Najair
A unique name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Najair. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Najair today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Najair births was 2015 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Najair. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Najair. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2015
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#11,669
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Najair: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Najair by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Najair during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Najair
The given name Najair has its origins in the Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the ancient Middle East, particularly in regions such as Syria, Mesopotamia, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged around the 7th century BCE, during the Neo-Babylonian period.
The name Najair is derived from the Aramaic root word "najr," which means "light" or "radiance." This root word is also found in other Semitic languages, such as Arabic, where it is pronounced as "nur." The name Najair can be interpreted as "the one who shines" or "the one who brings light."
While there are no definitive records of the name Najair appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots suggest a connection to the rich cultural heritage of the region. The name's association with light and radiance may have held symbolic significance in various belief systems and traditions of the time.
The earliest known historical figure bearing the name Najair was a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria, during the 3rd century CE. His full name was Najair ibn Malik al-Palmyri, and he is renowned for his contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics.
Another notable figure was Najair al-Kindi, a renowned Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who lived in the 9th century CE during the Islamic Golden Age. He is considered one of the first Arab philosophers to engage with Greek thought and played a significant role in the transmission of knowledge from ancient civilizations to the Islamic world.
In the 12th century CE, Najair ibn al-Hasan al-Qurashi was a renowned poet and literary figure from the city of Medina, known for his eloquent and emotionally charged verses that celebrated love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature.
During the 14th century CE, Najair ibn Abi al-Fath al-Baghdadi was a respected Islamic scholar and jurist who contributed significantly to the interpretation and application of Islamic law (Sharia) in the region of modern-day Iraq.
The name Najair also gained prominence in the 16th century CE with Najair al-Din al-Ghuri, a powerful ruler of the Mamluk Sultanate who governed from Cairo and played a crucial role in defending Egypt against the expanding Ottoman Empire.
While the name Najair may not be as commonly used today, its historical significance and linguistic roots serve as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and the enduring influence of ancient languages and traditions.
People
Najair + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Najair as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Najair: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Najair?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Najair going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Najair a common name?
We classify Najair as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Najair most popular?
The single biggest year for Najair was 2015, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Najair is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Najair in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Najair a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Najair in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Najair still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Najair in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Najair can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Najair?
See how many people have the name Najair on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.