Najir
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 113 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Najir hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1994, with 113 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #13574, Najir is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Najir ranks #13574 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Najir is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'helper' or 'supporter,' from the Arabic root najara. It is also related to nasir (protector), sharing the concept of someone who stands beside and strengthens others.
Short and purposeful, Najir is a name for a boy imagined as someone who lifts others up — a quiet, steady presence in the lives around him.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Najir's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Najir follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Najir's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Najir was #12625 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #13574, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | #12713 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 26 | #11446 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 53 | #9519 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 23 | #7680 | — |
The Story of Najir
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Najir is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Najir are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.
How rare is Najir?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Najir — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2000s with 53 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Najir by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 1994–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13574 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11852 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13645 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11729 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11826 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8584 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9592 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9493 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6966 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12625 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10471 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10258 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7226 |
| 1998 | 10 | #6161 |
| 1997 | 8 | #7072 |
| 1994 | 5 | #9806 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2024