Nagi

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAH-gee /ˈnɑ.ɡi/Medium

Meaning: A name used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('calm; a lull (of the sea/wind)') and Arabic (Naji, 'one who is saved; an intimate friend'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Calm; one who is saved: Nagi is Japanese/Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAH-gee').

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Origin LowJapanese, Arabic

MeaningA name used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('calm; a lull (of the sea/wind)') and Arabic (Naji, 'one who is saved; an intimate friend'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#9443 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 126

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

Nagi is a name used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('calm; a lull (of the sea/wind)') and Arabic (Naji, 'one who is saved; an intimate friend'; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'NAH-gee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese and Arab families. Rare, calm-and-saved at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Nagi is used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('calm; a lull of the sea') and Arabic (Naji, 'one who is saved; an intimate friend') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'NAH-gee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Nagi — routes uncertain

Variations

NajiNagyNagii

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nagi mean?

Nagi is variously Japanese ('calm') and Arabic (Naji, 'one who is saved'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Nagi?

It's said NAH-gee /ˈnɑ.ɡi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nagi a boy or girl name?

Nagi is a boy's name here.

How popular is Nagi?

Nagi is a very rare name in the U.S.