How Many People Are Named Najla?

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

Najla
Very Rare
Arabic

Najla means 'precious' in Arabic, making it a rare gem among female names. Only 629 people named Najla live in the US today, which means 1 in 524,867 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 55%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~629
Living in US
1 in 524,867
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Compassionate
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as spiritual leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

177,496
Worldwide Bearers
#5,922
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
44,679
🇾🇪 Yemen
24,779
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
22,963
🇸🇩 Sudan
20,228
🇪🇬 Egypt
14,856
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
11,553
🇱🇧 Lebanon
5,217
🇯🇴 Jordan
5,120
🇱🇾 Libya
4,774
🇵🇸 Palestine
3,691

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
629 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
352
Would be under 30 (55%)
288
Would be 30–60 (45%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 640 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
100

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

📜 Najla Through the Generations

Najla has seen its peak popularity in 2001 when 26 babies were given this name, marking a high point in its adoption. Today, Najla is most commonly found among younger adults, with 352 under 30 years old and 288 between 30 and 60. The name Najla is slowly declining in usage, indicating it's a newer-generation name that's becoming less popular over time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6
New Jersey 6

✨ Similar Names to Najla

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Najla's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Najla

How Many People Have the Name Najla?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 629 people in the United States currently share the name Najla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 524,867 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Najla a Common or Rare Name?

Najla 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 Najla Mean?

Najla means "precious" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Najla Most Popular?

The name Najla reached peak popularity in 2001, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Najla?

Approximately 629 people named Najla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 640. That works out to roughly 1 in 524,867 Americans.

Is Najla a rare name?

Najla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 524,867 Americans has this name.

What does the name Najla mean?

Najla means "precious" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Najla more male or female?

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

When was Najla most popular?

Najla peaked in 2001 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US629
All-Time Births640
1 in X1 in 524,867
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2001
World Rank#5,922
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.