How Many People Are Named Najee?

Complete statistics for the name Najee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Najee
Very Rare
American

Najee, a very rare male name, is held by just 3,076 people in the US today, making up 1 in 107,287 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with half of its bearers under 30, and peaked in popularity back in 1993.

~3,076
Living in US
1 in 107,287
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,109
Worldwide Bearers
#210,043
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,076
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
6
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇸🇬 Singapore
3
🇯🇲 Jamaica
3
🇾🇪 Yemen
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇸🇾 Syria
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,665 (87%)
♀ Female
411 (13%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
1,586
Would be under 30 (50%)
1,569
Would be 30–60 (50%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,155 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
79
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Najee Through the Generations

Najee has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1993 when 245 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 3,155 total births recorded throughout history. The average age of people named Najee is 27, indicating that most are part of the younger generation, with 1,586 under 30 and 1,569 between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests Najee is a name that's closely tied to recent decades, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 408
New Jersey 390
Pennsylvania 182
California 158
Georgia 87
Florida 75
Illinois 71
North Carolina 70
Michigan 41
Virginia 41

✨ Similar Names to Najee

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Najee's American roots

📄 About the Name Najee

How Many People Have the Name Najee?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,076 people in the United States currently share the name Najee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 107,287 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Najee a Common or Rare Name?

Najee is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Najee Mean?

Najee means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Najee in SSA data, approximately 87% are male and 13% are female.

When Was Najee Most Popular?

The name Najee reached peak popularity in 1993, with 245 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Najee?

Approximately 3,076 people named Najee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,155. That works out to roughly 1 in 107,287 Americans.

Is Najee a rare name?

Najee is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 107,287 Americans has this name.

What does the name Najee mean?

Najee means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Najee more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 87% of people named Najee are male and 13% are female.

When was Najee most popular?

Najee peaked in 1993 with 245 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,076
All-Time Births3,155
1 in X1 in 107,287
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1993
World Rank#210,043
Male %87%
Female %13%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.