Najah
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Najah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 34 babies have been named Najah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Najah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,591 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,591
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Najah
Najah is a boy name .
Is Najah a boy or girl name? Najah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #35,591 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,345. Najah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Najah is currently ranked #35,591 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Najah include Naj, Nay, Naie, and Najkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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