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Najiba

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningnoble-born · Arabic

Najiba is an Arabic girl name meaning “noble-born”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Najiba would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Najiba

Najiba is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “noble-born”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Najiba at school.

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Questions about the name Najiba

What does the name Najiba mean?

Najiba means “noble-born” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “noble” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Adeline (“noble”), Alice (“noble”), Audrey (“noble strength”) and Allison (“noble”).

What is the origin of the name Najiba?

Najiba is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Najiba a boy or girl name?

Najiba is a girl name.

What names are similar to Najiba?

If you like Najiba, you might also like Adeline, Alice, Audrey and Allison.

What should I know before naming my baby Najiba?

Najiba is an Arabic girl name meaning “noble-born”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.