Najji
A masculine Arabic name referring to a survivor or victor.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Najji. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Najji today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Najji births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Najji. 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 Najji. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#11,067
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Najji: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Najji 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 Najji during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Najji
The name Najji is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a variation of the name Najah, which means "success" or "achievement" in Arabic. The earliest recorded use of the name Najji can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Islamic golden age.
The name Najji has been found in several historical texts and manuscripts from the Middle East and North Africa. One of the earliest mentions of the name is in a 9th-century Arabic manuscript, where it is used to refer to a scholar and poet from the city of Baghdad.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Najji. One of the most famous was Najji al-Baghdadi (born c. 920 AD), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. He made significant contributions to the field of algebra and is credited with developing a method for solving cubic equations.
Another notable Najji was Najji ibn Yusuf (1002-1061 AD), a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He wrote extensively on subjects such as logic, metaphysics, and ethics, and his works had a significant influence on later Islamic thinkers.
In the 12th century, there was Najji al-Qurtubi (1144-1221 AD), a renowned Islamic jurist and scholar from Cordoba, Spain. He was known for his expertise in Maliki jurisprudence and authored several influential works on Islamic law.
Moving forward in time, we have Najji al-Dimashqi (1618-1689 AD), a Syrian scholar and historian who wrote extensively on the history and geography of the Middle East. His most famous work was a detailed account of the city of Damascus, which is considered an important source of information on the city's history and culture.
Another notable Najji was Najji al-Masri (1691-1768 AD), an Egyptian poet and scholar who was renowned for his mastery of Arabic language and literature. He composed numerous poems and works of prose, many of which are still studied and appreciated today.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the name Najji throughout history. The name has a rich cultural and historical significance, particularly in the Arabic-speaking world, and has been associated with scholars, poets, and intellectuals over the centuries.
People
Najji + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Najji 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
Najji: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Najji?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Najji 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Najji a common name?
We classify Najji as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Najji most popular?
The single biggest year for Najji was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Najji is about 27 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 Najji in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Najji a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Najji 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 Najji still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Najji 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 Najji 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 Najji?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.