Najiah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "the one who attains success".
Name Census estimates that about 40 living Americans carry the first name Najiah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Najiah today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Najiah births was 2001 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Najiah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Najiah with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Najiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
40
~ 1 in 8,568,858 Americans
Peak year
2001
7 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2011 SSA rank
#18,737
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Najiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Najiah from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 31 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Najiah 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 Najiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Najiah
The given name Najiah has its roots in the Arabic language, with its origins tracing back to the Middle Eastern region and the rise of Islamic culture. The name is derived from the Arabic word "najat," which translates to "salvation" or "deliverance," conveying a sense of protection and guidance.
Historically, the name Najiah gained prominence during the early centuries of Islam, appearing in various religious and literary texts. It is believed to have been associated with individuals who embodied the virtues of faith and devotion, serving as a reminder of the spiritual journey towards enlightenment and inner peace.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Najiah can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries. Among them was Najiah al-Bukhari, a revered scholar and hadith collector who lived from 810 to 870 CE. His contributions to the preservation and transmission of Islamic traditions and teachings were widely respected.
Throughout the centuries, the name Najiah has been borne by notable figures across various fields. In the realm of literature, Najiah al-Hamdani, an esteemed poet from the 10th century, left a lasting impact on Arabic poetry with her eloquent and thought-provoking verses.
During the Golden Age of Islamic civilization, Najiah al-Kindi, a renowned philosopher and mathematician born in 801 CE, made significant contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge and intellectual discourse.
In more recent times, Najiah Amin, a celebrated Egyptian actress born in 1937, captivated audiences with her talent and versatility on the silver screen, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
Another notable figure bearing the name Najiah was Najiah Saliba, a pioneering Lebanese educator and women's rights activist who lived from 1868 to 1950. Her tireless efforts towards promoting education and empowering women left a lasting legacy in the region.
While these are just a few examples, the name Najiah has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on their respective fields and societies, reflecting the name's essence of guidance and deliverance.
People
Najiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Najiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Najiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Najiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 40 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Najiah 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 8,568,858 US residents.
Is Najiah a common name?
We classify Najiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Najiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Najiah was 2001, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Najiah is about 21 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 Najiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Najiah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Najiah in the SSA data are female. 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 Najiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Najiah 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 Najiah 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 many people have the name Najiah?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Najiah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.