Karega vs Najih

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karega

Boy #42,822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who refuses, the defiant one"

Origin: Kikuyu

Cultural Roots

Kenyan Kikuyu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,822
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kare

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Popularity Comparison

Karega Rank #42,822
Najih Rank #42,995

Karega is more popular, ranked #42822 vs #42995 for Najih.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karega ___

  • Karega Njoroge
  • Karega Kamau
  • Karega Mwangi
  • Karega David
  • Karega John

Najih ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karega or Najih more popular?

Karega is more popular, ranked #42822 compared to Najih at #42995 in the United States.

What do Karega and Najih mean?

Karega means "one who refuses, the defiant one" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Karega and Najih boy or girl names?

Karega is primarily a boy name. Najih is primarily a boy name.

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