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Nijah

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Pronounced NEE-jah /ˈni.dʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Arabic najah ('success; salvation') and a short form of Khadijah; also a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Success; salvation: Nijah is Arabic. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'NEE-jah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowArabic, American
MeaningVariously from the Arabic najah ('success; salvation') and a short form of Khadijah; also a modern coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10023 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,219

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319772024

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

Nijah comes variously from the Arabic najah ('success; salvation') and a short form of Khadijah; also a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'NEE-jah').

In the U.S. it appears in African American and Muslim families. Rare, success at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nijah is variously 'success; salvation' (from the Arabic najah) and a short form of Khadijah — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NEE-jah').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Nijah — Arabic; routes layered

Variations

NijaNyjahNijaya

Nicknames

Nij

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If you like Nijah…

Nyjah— a kin spelling
Khadijah— a source name
Aaliyah— a fellow -jah/-yah girls' name
Najah— the 'success' source name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nijah mean?

Nijah is variously 'success; salvation' (from the Arabic najah) and a short form of Khadijah; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nijah?

It's said NEE-jah /ˈni.dʒɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nijah a boy or girl name?

Nijah is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Nijah?

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

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