Najma
Every Najma since 1983 — 885 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Najma
Najma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,854 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 885 American babies have been named Najma. Its peak came in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Najma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Najma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,854 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,331 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,957 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,869 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,576 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,334 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,864 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,426 |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,779 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,978 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,372 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,239 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,261 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,799 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,779 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,912 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,774 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,522 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,271 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,654 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,339 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,141 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,176 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,720 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,846 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,048 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,377 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,214 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Najma in 2025?
Najma ranked #5,854 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Najma?
885 babies have been named Najma in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Najma most popular?
Najma peaked in 2016, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Najma a boy or girl name?
Najma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Najma rising or falling?
Najma is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.