Naji
Meaningsaved, rescued · Arabic
Naji is an Arabic boy name meaning “saved, rescued”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Naji would score 11 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationNaji peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Naji you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Naji would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 81,301 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNaji first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Naji
Naji is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “saved, rescued”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Naji
What does the name Naji mean?
Naji means “saved, rescued” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Naji?
Naji is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Naji a boy or girl name?
Naji is a boy name. In 2025, 21 US boys were named Naji.
How popular is the name Naji?
Naji ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1998, when it reached #2,851. Over the last five years it has slipped 9 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Naji?
Naji is an Arabic boy name meaning “saved, rescued”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.