Najja
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Najja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 44 babies have been named Najja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Najja is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,014 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,014
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Najja is also used as a girl name, ranked #58415.
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About the Name Najja
Najja is a boy name .
Is Najja a boy or girl name? Najja is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,014 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,415. Najja is more commonly used as a boy name.
Najja is currently ranked #40,014 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Najja include Naj, Nay, Naie, and Najkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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