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Najm
♂ Boy
Pronounced NAJM /ˈnædʒm/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic najm, 'a star; a celestial body'Low
In 30 seconds: A star: Najm is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAJM').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic najm, 'a star; a celestial body'
U.S. rank (2024)#9567 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 67
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
Najm comes from the Arabic najm, 'a star; a celestial body'. A crisp, classic name (said 'NAJM').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-star at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Najm is Arabic for 'a star; a celestial body' — a crisp, luminous name (said 'NAJM').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Najm — Arabic 'star'
Variations
NajemNejm
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Najm mean?
Najm is Arabic for 'a star; a celestial body'.
How do you pronounce Najm?
It's said NAJM /ˈnædʒm/ — one syllable.
Is Najm a boy or girl name?
Najm is a boy's name.
How popular is Najm?
Najm is a very rare name in the U.S.