Najib Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-JEEB / /næˈdʒiːb/Arabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: noble; Persian: generous
Historical & Cultural Background
Najib is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various cultures influenced by Arabic language and traditions. It is often associated with qualities of nobility and generosity. The name has historical significance in Islamic culture, where it is sometimes used to denote a person of high status or virtue.
Trend Summary
The name Najib has seen moderate popularity in various Arabic-speaking countries but is less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Najeeb
- Najibullah
International Variants
- Najib (Arabic)
- Najeeb (Urdu)
Famous people named Najib
Najib Razak is a Malaysian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Malaysia from 2009 to 2018.
Najib Mahfouz was an Egyptian writer and Nobel Prize laureate in Literature, known for his influential novels.
Najib Amhali is a Moroccan comedian and actor, recognized for his contributions to Moroccan entertainment.
Najib Mikati is a Lebanese businessman and politician who has served as Prime Minister of Lebanon.
Fictional characters named Najib
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Najib was first seen in the United States in 1979. Najib has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in New York, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Najib has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Najib (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |