Naif Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Naif means 'gentle' or 'innocent' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Naif
Naif is a masculine Arabic name that means 'gentle' or 'innocent'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'naïf', which translates to 'simple' or 'naive' in English. The name has a positive connotation and is often associated with simplicity, sincerity, and kindness. Naif is commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries and is a popular choice for boys.
Popularity of the Name Naif
The popularity for the name Naif peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 19 births, which ranked number 11,257 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Naif had the most male births in 2013 with 19, which ranked number 4,799 out of 14,061 male names. The number of births for the name Naif has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 6 births, a decline of -25.00%. Among males, Naif has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 6 births, a decline of -25.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Naif
- 10 Year Trend of Naif: -25.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Naif: -25.00%
Popularity of Naif by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Naif. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Naif in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Naif is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Naif
- Total Births of Naif: 6 (-2.84%)
- Male Births of Naif: 6 (-2.84%)
Given the downward trend of Naif over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.84% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Naif have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.84%.