Girl · #13,386 in 2026

Najera

Nájera is a small town, former bishopric and now Latin Catholic titular see, former capital of the Kingdom of Nájera–Pamplona, located in the Rioja Alta region of La Rioja, northern Spain, on the river Najerilla. Nájera is a stopping point on the French Way, the most popular path on the Way of St. James.

Current Rank
#13,386
Peak Rank
#13,386 (1995)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1995
First Year
1995
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#13386
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Najera

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

Nájera is a small town, former bishopric and now Latin Catholic titular see, former capital of the Kingdom of Nájera–Pamplona, located in the Rioja Alta region of La Rioja, northern Spain, on the river Najerilla. Nájera is a stopping point on the French Way, the most popular path on the Way of St. James.

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Origin & history
The area attracted the Romans , who built the town of Tritium on land which now falls within the boundaries of Nájera and the neighboring municipality of Tricio . Subsequently, the area was under Muslim rule and the name Nájera ( Naxara , meaning "town between the rocks") is of Arabic origin. The town, while still an Islamic possession, was the location of the legendary 3-day struggle between Roland , one of Charlemagne's nobles, and the Islamic giant Ferragut . The town was conquered by Ordoño II of Leon for Navarre in 923. Nájera was the capital city of the Kingdom of Najera - Pamplona until

The Story of Najera

Najera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1995: 5 births, good for #13,386 nationwide. Najera last appeared in the published SSA data in 1995, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 5 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

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Notable people named Najera

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • García Sánchez III of Pamplona
  • Felix Morga
  • Urraca López de Haro
  • Diego López II de Haro
  • Esteban Manuel de Villegas
  • Pedro González de Salcedo
  • Ángel Hidalgo Ibáñez

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Where is Najera most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • Mexico
    45%
  • GT
    23%
  • United States
    21%
  • CR
    6%
  • YT
    5%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Najera

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Najera

What does the name Najera mean?
Nájera is a small town, former bishopric and now Latin Catholic titular see, former capital of the Kingdom of Nájera–Pamplona, located in the Rioja Alta region of La Rioja, northern Spain, on the river Najerilla. Nájera is a stopping point on the French Way, the most popular path on the Way of St. James.
How popular is Najera in 2026?
In 2026, Najera ranks #13,386 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Najera most popular?
Najera reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #13,386 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Najera a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Najera is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Najera?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Najera include Aailiyah, Abagaile, Adalhi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Najera

Najera is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1995 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Najera's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #13,386. Use the chart and map above to compare Najera'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.