Najier
An Arabic name meaning one who gains victory or triumph.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Najier. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Najier today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Najier births was 1999 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Najier. 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 Najier. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1999
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,782
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Najier: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Najier from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Najier 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 Najier 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 Najier
The given name Najier is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle East and North Africa regions during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "najr," which means "star" or "celestial body." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals born under auspicious celestial events or constellations.
One of the earliest recorded appearances of the name Najier can be found in ancient Arabian texts and manuscripts dating back to the 9th century. These texts often referred to individuals with this name as scholars, astronomers, or poets, further reinforcing the connection between the name and celestial significance.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Najier. One such individual was Najier al-Andalusi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in Cordoba, Spain, during the 10th century. His contributions to the field of astronomy were instrumental in advancing the understanding of celestial bodies and their movements.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Najier was Najier al-Mawsili, a celebrated musician and composer who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century. His compositions and musical innovations were highly regarded and influential in shaping the development of Arabic music.
In the 12th century, Najier ibn Abi al-Qasim was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Andalusia. His works on Islamic jurisprudence and legal interpretations were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.
Moving forward to the 14th century, Najier al-Din al-Tusi was a Persian polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. He is particularly renowned for his work on the observatory in Maragheh, where he conducted groundbreaking astronomical observations and calculations.
Another notable figure bearing the name Najier was Najier al-Qayrawani, a Mamluk-era historian and writer who lived in the 14th century. His chronicles and historical accounts provided valuable insights into the political and cultural landscapes of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and the Levant.
While the name Najier may have originated from celestial and astronomical roots, it has transcended its initial connotations and has been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds throughout history, each leaving their mark on their respective fields of expertise.
People
Najier + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Najier 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
Najier: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Najier?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Najier 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Najier a common name?
We classify Najier as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Najier most popular?
The single biggest year for Najier was 1999, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Najier is about 23 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 Najier in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Najier a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Najier 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 Najier still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Najier 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 Najier 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 Najier as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Najier, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.