Naji vs Siraj

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

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Siraj

Boy #3,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,587
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Naji Rank #3,559
Siraj Rank #3,587

Naji is more popular, ranked #3559 vs #3587 for Siraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naji ___

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

Siraj ___

  • Siraj Muhammad
  • Siraj Ali
  • Siraj Omar
  • Siraj Hassan
  • Siraj Khalid
  • Siraj Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Naji

Layla Yasmin Tariq Rania Kareem

If you choose Siraj

Noor Zaid Amir Yasmin Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naji or Siraj more popular?

Naji is more popular, ranked #3559 compared to Siraj at #3587 in the United States.

What do Naji and Siraj mean?

Naji means "intimate friend, confidant" (Arabic origin). Siraj means "lamp, light" (Arabic origin).

Are Naji and Siraj boy or girl names?

Naji is primarily a boy name. Siraj is primarily a boy name.

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