Najee Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
87% Masculine / 13% Feminine
Meaning:
Najee means 'star' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Najee
Najee is a name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'najm' which means 'star'. The name symbolizes brightness, beauty, and guidance, like the stars in the sky. It is a popular name among Muslims and has a strong connection to faith and spirituality.
Popularity of the Name Najee
The popularity for the name Najee peaked in popularity in the year 1993 with 217 births, which ranked number 1,592 out of 23,762 unique names for that year. Najee had the most female births in 1995 with 37, which ranked number 3,087 out of 15,753 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1993 with 217, which ranked number 704 out of 10,169 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Najee has increased sharply over the last ten years from 35 births to 43 births, an increase of 22.86%. Among males, Najee has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 43 births, an increase of 48.28%. Among females, Najee has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Najee
- 20 Year Trend of Najee: -48.19%
- 10 Year Trend of Najee: 22.86%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Najee: 48.28%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Najee: -100.00%
Popularity of Najee by State
For males, Najee was most popular in Northeastern states with 11 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Najee. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 | 1587 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 5 | 1245 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Najee
- Total Births of Najee: 44 (2.08%)
- Male Births of Najee: 45 (4.02%) 0
Given the upward trend of Najee over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.08% increase in total births, for a total of 44 births in 2024. Male births for Najee have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 45 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.02%.