How Many People Are Named Najia?

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

Najia
Very Rare
Arabic

Najia is a very rare female name, with only 264 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,248,797 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Najia are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~264
Living in US
1 in 1,248,797
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

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

People with life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders and have a strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

156,458
Worldwide Bearers
#6,713
Global Rank
🇲🇦 Morocco
62,099
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
35,558
🇮🇶 Iraq
28,394
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
9,165
🇵🇰 Pakistan
8,505
🇮🇳 India
2,391
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,574
🇲🇷 Mauritania
1,541
🇫🇷 France
1,211
🇹🇳 Tunisia
726

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
264 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
170
Would be under 30 (63%)
98
Would be 30–60 (37%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 268 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
87
International
100

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

📜 Najia Through the Generations

Najia reached its peak popularity in 2000 with 20 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, Najia is predominantly found among younger generations, with 170 out of 264 individuals being under 30 years old. This trend reflects a name that's more popular among recent generations rather than older ones, indicating a shift towards more contemporary naming choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Najia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Najia's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Najia

How Many People Have the Name Najia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 264 people in the United States currently share the name Najia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,248,797 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Najia a Common or Rare Name?

Najia 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 Najia Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Najia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Najia Most Popular?

The name Najia reached peak popularity in 2000, with 20 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 Najia?

Approximately 264 people named Najia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,248,797 Americans.

Is Najia a rare name?

Najia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,248,797 Americans has this name.

What does the name Najia mean?

Najia means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Najia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Najia are male and 100% are female.

When was Najia most popular?

Najia peaked in 2000 with 20 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 US264
All-Time Births268
1 in X1 in 1,248,797
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2000
World Rank#6,713
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.