Najm
Najm first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2022, when 8 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Najm popular?
Rising Najm has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17 | |
| 2000s | 18 | |
| 1990s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Najm mean?
The masculine Arabic name from 'najm' ('star'), counterpart to Najma. It also appears in compound names such as Najm al-Din ('star of the faith').
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najm mean?
Najm means Star. The masculine Arabic name from 'najm' ('star'), counterpart to Najma. It also appears in compound names such as Najm al-Din ('star of the faith').
What is the origin of the name Najm?
Najm is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Najm?
Najm is pronounced “NAJM.”
Is Najm a boy or a girl name?
Najm is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Najm a popular name right now?
Najm has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Najm?
In 2025, Najm ranked #9445 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Najm most popular?
Najm was most popular in 2022, when about 8 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Najm?
Names similar to Najm include Ataullah, Suhail, Badr, Rigel, Habib.
What names go well with Najm?
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