Moussa vs Naji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Moussa Rank #3,454
Naji Rank #3,559

Moussa is more popular, ranked #3454 vs #3559 for Naji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Moussa ___

  • Moussa Ibrahim
  • Moussa Diallo
  • Moussa Koné
  • Moussa Diop
  • Moussa Traoré
  • Moussa Coulibaly

Naji ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Moussa

Ibrahim Fatima Aminata Oumar Aissatou

If you choose Naji

Layla Yasmin Tariq Rania Kareem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moussa or Naji more popular?

Moussa is more popular, ranked #3454 compared to Naji at #3559 in the United States.

What do Moussa and Naji mean?

Moussa means "drawn from the water" (Hebrew origin). Naji means "intimate friend, confidant" (Arabic origin).

Are Moussa and Naji boy or girl names?

Moussa is primarily a boy name. Naji is primarily a boy name.

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