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Naif

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAH-eef /ˈnɑ.iːf/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Naif (Na'if), 'eminent; exalted; elevated; surpassing.' A dignified Arabic name, borne by several Saudi royals.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name: Naif means 'eminent; exalted' (said 'NAH-eef'). Dignified and strong.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Naif (Na'if), 'eminent; exalted; elevated; surpassing.' A dignified Arabic name, borne by several Saudi royals.
U.S. rank (2024)#11861 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 162

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319812024

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

Naif (Na'if) is Arabic for 'eminent; exalted; elevated.' A distinguished name across the Arabic-speaking world, worn by several Saudi royals, it is rarer in U.S. data (said 'NAH-eef').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic-heritage families. Rare here, dignified abroad.

Did you know? Naif comes from the Arabic for 'eminent; exalted; surpassing' — a dignified name carried by several Saudi royals (said 'NAH-eef').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Naif — Arabic 'eminent; exalted'; borne by Saudi royals

Variations

NaifNayefNaef

Nicknames

NaiFi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naif mean?

Naif is Arabic for 'eminent; exalted; elevated; surpassing.'

How do you pronounce Naif?

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

Is Naif a boy or girl name?

Naif is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Naif?

Naif is rare in the U.S. and well used in Arabic communities.

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