What origin is the name Naji?

Naji comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Naji a popular name?

Naji is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Naji does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Naji?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Naji — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Naji

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Naji

Naji

Boy

african

2 syllables

Naji is an african boy's name meaning "An African and Arabic name meaning saved, rescued, or safe. It is given to signify protection or survival from danger.".

Parents who choose Naji pick a boy name from the african tradition, meaning "An African and Arabic name meaning saved, rescued, or safe. It is given to signify protection or survival from danger.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An African and Arabic name meaning saved, rescued, or safe. It is given to signify protection or survival from danger.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Naji

Very rare in US records

What does Naji mean?

Naji is a boy name of african origin meaning "An African and Arabic name meaning saved, rescued, or safe. It is given to signify protection or survival from danger.".

Is Naji a rare name?

Yes. Naji does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Naji

Amara Zuri Imani Nia Nala Ayana

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Naji means "An African and Arabic name meaning saved, rescued, or safe. It is given to signify protection or survival from danger." — these names share that spirit.