Naji
Every Naji since 1980 — 802 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naji
Naji is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,814 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 802 American babies have been named Naji. Its peak came in 2024, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Naji stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naji year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,814 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,579 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,855 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,652 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,057 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,810 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,098 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,960 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,240 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,719 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,662 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,407 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,563 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,546 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,131 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,473 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,000 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,065 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,211 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,183 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,964 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,963 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,809 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,527 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,039 |
| 2000 | 26 | #3,270 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,656 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,905 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,273 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,007 |
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Famous people named Naji
- Naji al-Ali Painter · 1937–1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naji in 2025?
Naji ranked #4,814 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naji?
802 babies have been named Naji in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naji most popular?
Naji peaked in 2024, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Naji a boy or girl name?
Naji is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naji rising or falling?
Naji is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Naji?
Well-known people named Naji include Naji al-Ali (painter).