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Neji

♂ Boy

Pronounced NEH-jee /ˈnɛ.dʒi/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese neji, 'a screw; a spiral/twist'; best known as an anime character name; we note the pop-culture linkLow

In 30 seconds: A screw; a spiral: Neji is Japanese. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'NEH-jee'). We note the pop-culture link.
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Origin LowJapanese
MeaningFrom the Japanese neji, 'a screw; a spiral/twist'; best known as an anime character name; we note the pop-culture link
U.S. rank (2025)#8056 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320082025

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

Neji comes from the Japanese neji, 'a screw; a spiral/twist'; best known as an anime character name (we note the pop-culture link). A crisp, modern name (said 'NEH-jee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, boosted by anime. Rare, a-spiral at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Neji means 'a screw; a spiral/twist' in Japanese, and is best known as an anime character name — a crisp, distinctive name (we note the pop-culture link; said 'NEH-jee').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Neji — Japanese; pop-culture

Variations

Nejji

Nicknames

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Sanji— echoes that soft -ji sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neji mean?

Neji is Japanese for 'a screw; a spiral/twist'; best known as an anime character name. We note the pop-culture link.

How do you pronounce Neji?

It's said NEH-jee /ˈnɛ.dʒi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neji a boy or girl name?

Neji is a boy's name.

How popular is Neji?

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

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