Arish vs Naji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arish

Boy #3,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne; canopy of palm fronds"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,436
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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Naji

Boy #3,559 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"intimate friend, confidant"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern African Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,559
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Naj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arish Rank #3,436
Naji Rank #3,559

Arish is more popular, ranked #3436 vs #3559 for Naji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arish ___

  • Arish Hassan
  • Arish Kareem
  • Arish Ibrahim
  • Arish Omar
  • Arish Tariq
  • Arish Zaid

Naji ___

  • Naji Hassan
  • Naji Omar
  • Naji Karim
  • Naji Rashid
  • Naji Ali

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arish

Zayn Omar Zara Nadia Ibrahim

If you choose Naji

Layla Yasmin Tariq Rania Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arish or Naji more popular?

Arish is more popular, ranked #3436 compared to Naji at #3559 in the United States.

What do Arish and Naji mean?

Arish means "throne; canopy of palm fronds" (Arabic origin). Naji means "intimate friend, confidant" (Arabic origin).

Are Arish and Naji boy or girl names?

Arish is primarily a boy name. Naji is primarily a boy name.

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