Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Najd

Najd is a historical region of the Arabian Peninsula that includes most of the central region of Saudi Arabia. It is roughly bounded by the Hejaz region to the west, the Nafud desert in al-Jawf to the north, the ad-Dahna Desert in al-Ahsa to the east, and the Rub' al-Khali to the south, though it lacks precise boundaries due to varying geographical and political limits throughout history.

Current Rank
#15,243
Peak Rank
#12,196 (2021)
Total Babies
17
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2021
First Year
2024
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#12196
Peak Rank
17
Total Count
3
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Najd

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Najd is a historical region of the Arabian Peninsula that includes most of the central region of Saudi Arabia. It is roughly bounded by the Hejaz region to the west, the Nafud desert in al-Jawf to the north, the ad-Dahna Desert in al-Ahsa to the east, and the Rub' al-Khali to the south, though it lacks precise boundaries due to varying geographical and political limits throughout history.

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The Story of Najd

Najd first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2021, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 7 Najds were born — ranking #12,196 that year. As of 2026, Najd ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Najds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Najd

Phonetically similar names — useful when Najd is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Najd

What does the name Najd mean?
Najd is a historical region of the Arabian Peninsula that includes most of the central region of Saudi Arabia. It is roughly bounded by the Hejaz region to the west, the Nafud desert in al-Jawf to the north, the ad-Dahna Desert in al-Ahsa to the east, and the Rub' al-Khali to the south, though it lacks precise boundaries due to varying geographical and political limits throughout history.
How popular is Najd in 2026?
In 2026, Najd ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Najd most popular?
Najd reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #12,196 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Najd a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Najd is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Najd?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Najd include Genovia, Rossella, Jahan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Najd

Najd is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Najd's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #12,196. Use the chart and map above to compare Najd's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.