Majid

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-JEED /mɑˈdʒid/High

Meaning: From Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, exalted' — al-Majid is among the 99 names of GodHigh

In 30 seconds: Glory, properly vowelled: Majid — 'noble, exalted' — sits among God's own names and Gulf rulers' favorites. Majesty without the throne fees.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, exalted' — al-Majid is among the 99 names of God

U.S. rank (2025)#3285 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 752

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Majid comes from Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble' — a divine name (al-Majid) and Gulf classic (Sultan Majid of Zanzibar among bearers).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, glorious at the root, and exalted.

Did you know? Al-Majid — 'the All-Glorious' — is one of God's 99 names; Dubai's Majid theme parks spend the glory on roller coasters.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Majid — etymology

Variations

MajeedAbdulmajid

Nicknames

Maji

Famous Bearers

★Majid Jordan (1990-)
Canadian R&B singer signed to Drake's OVO Sound label (born Majid Al Maskati)
★Majid Michel
Ghanaian actor and evangelist, one of Ghana's most prominent film stars
★Majid Jahangir (1960-)
Pakistani squash player who won multiple World Open titles in the 1980s

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Majid mean?

Majid is Arabic for 'glorious, noble'; al-Majid is among the names of God.

How do you pronounce Majid?

It's said mah-JEED /mɑˈdʒid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Majid a boy or girl name?

Majid is a boy's name.

How popular is Majid?

Majid is a rare name in the U.S.