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1993

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#8981

Peak Rank

67

Total Count

11

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Najm

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

Najm or Najam is an Arabic word meaning Star. It, Najm, is a direct Qurʾanic name for boys and girls that means “star”, “luminary”, “source of inspiration”. The word Najm is mentioned four times in the Qurʾān, and is also the name of chapter 53 of the Qurʾān: Surat an-An-Najm. Najm is also an Arab family name.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najm) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najm)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Arabic

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## The Story of Najm

The earliest SSA record of Najm as a baby boy name dates back to 1993, when 5 babies received it. 2022 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Najm — #8,981 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 33% of all recorded Najms. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (8 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 67 Najms have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Najm

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

* Numb
* Nudge
* Num
* Nage
* Naj
* [Naja](/naja)
* [Naji](/naji)
* [Naje](/naje)
* Nham
* Nem
* [Nim](/nim)
* [Naem](/naem)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Najm

What does the name Najm mean?

Najm or Najam is an Arabic word meaning Star. It, Najm, is a direct Qurʾanic name for boys and girls that means “star”, “luminary”, “source of inspiration”. The word Najm is mentioned four times in the Qurʾān, and is also the name of chapter 53 of the Qurʾān: Surat an-An-Najm. Najm is also an Arab family name.

What is the origin of the name Najm?

Najm has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Arabic.

How popular is Najm in 2026?

In 2026, Najm ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Najm most popular?

Najm reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #8,981 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Najm a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Najm is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Najm?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Najm include Excel, Petie, Rorie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦ExcelPeak #8981](/excel)[👦PetiePeak #8981](/petie)[👦RoriePeak #8981](/rorie)[👦HondoPeak #8981](/hondo)[👦ShenPeak #8981](/shen)[👦KaciePeak #8981](/kacie)[👦HeriPeak #8981](/heri)[👦JephtePeak #8981](/jephte)

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## About the name Najm 

Najm is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 67 births in the dataset. Najm's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #8,981\. Use the chart and map above to compare Najm's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2022 → ](/year/2022)
* [ Names of the 2020s → ](/decade/2020s)
* [ Names starting with "N" → ](/letter/n)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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