Najah

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Pronounced nah-JAH /nɑˈdʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic najah, 'success; achievement; salvation; safe deliverance'Low

In 30 seconds: Success; achievement; salvation: Najah is Arabic 'success'. Lyrical, uplifting, and warm (said 'nah-JAH').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic najah, 'success; achievement; salvation; safe deliverance'

U.S. rank (2024)#7129 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,850

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

Najah comes from Arabic najah, 'success; achievement; salvation; safe deliverance'. A lyrical, uplifting name across Arabic-speaking families, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'nah-JAH').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, success-and-salvation at the root, and uplifting.

Did you know? Najah means 'success; achievement; salvation; safe deliverance' in Arabic — a lyrical, uplifting name (said 'nah-JAH').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Najah — Arabic etymology

Variations

NajaahNajat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Najah mean?

Najah is Arabic for 'success; achievement; salvation'.

How do you pronounce Najah?

It's said nah-JAH /nɑˈdʒɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Najah a boy or girl name?

Najah is most often a girl's name (used for both sexes).

How popular is Najah?

Najah is a rare name in the U.S.