Najma
Najma first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2016, when 38 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Najma popular?
Steady Najma has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
| 2020s | 157 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 304 | |
| 2000s | 307 | |
| 1990s | 101 | |
| 1980s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Najma mean?
The feminine form from the Arabic root 'najm' ('star'). The root appears in the Quran, where 'An-Najm' ('The Star') is the title of the 53rd chapter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Najma mean?
Najma means Star. The feminine form from the Arabic root 'najm' ('star'). The root appears in the Quran, where 'An-Najm' ('The Star') is the title of the 53rd chapter.
What is the origin of the name Najma?
Najma is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Najma?
Najma is pronounced “NAJ-mah.”
Is Najma a boy or a girl name?
Najma is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Najma a popular name right now?
Najma has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
How popular is the name Najma?
In 2025, Najma ranked #5854 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Najma most popular?
Najma was most popular in 2016, when about 38 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Najma?
Names similar to Najma include Nabiha, Lujain, Habiba, Bushra, Sadia.
What names go well with Najma?
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