Leelah vs Najma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leelah

Girl #6,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,548
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Leela

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Najma

Girl #6,426 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Star, celestial body"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili Somali East African North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,426
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naji, Naj

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Popularity Comparison

Leelah Rank #6,548
Najma Rank #6,426

Najma is more popular, ranked #6426 vs #6548 for Leelah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leelah ___

  • Leelah Rose
  • Leelah Grace
  • Leelah Marie
  • Leelah Anne
  • Leelah Jane
  • Leelah Faith

Najma ___

  • Najma Rose
  • Najma Jade
  • Najma Amara
  • Najma Sofia
  • Najma Claire
  • Najma Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leelah

Layla Aria Zara Nadia Sana

If you choose Najma

Amir Zara Kareem Layla Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leelah or Najma more popular?

Najma is more popular, ranked #6426 compared to Leelah at #6548 in the United States.

What do Leelah and Najma mean?

Leelah means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin). Najma means "Star, celestial body" (Arabic origin).

Are Leelah and Najma boy or girl names?

Leelah is primarily a girl name. Najma is primarily a girl name.

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