UK girl's name
Najah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "success" or "prosperity".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Najah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Najah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 10 births.
This profile covers 102 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 101 living people in the UK are called Najah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Najah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 10 girls were registered as Najah.
- • About 101 living people in the UK are estimated to have Najah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
10 births
Estimated living
101
2026
Meaning
What does Najah mean?
The name Najah has its origins in Arabic, derived from the root word "najaha," which means "success" or "achievement." It is a name that has been used predominantly in the Middle East and among Muslim communities worldwide.
The earliest recorded use of the name Najah dates back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It was a period when Arabic culture and civilization flourished, and many notable individuals bore this name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Najah is found in historical texts and biographies of Najah ibn Amir al-Hanafi, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist who lived in the 8th century. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of the Hanafi school of thought.
Another notable figure with the name Najah was Najah al-Baghdadi, a renowned Arabic poet and literary critic who lived in the 10th century. He was widely acclaimed for his mastery of the Arabic language and his ability to craft intricate and thought-provoking poetry.
In the 12th century, Najah al-Dimashqi was a distinguished Islamic philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and optics. His works were widely studied and influenced the development of these disciplines in the Islamic world.
Moving forward, in the 16th century, Najah al-Ghazzawi was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from present-day Syria. He was known for his spiritual teachings and his profound understanding of Islamic mysticism, which influenced many seekers of divine knowledge.
In more recent history, Najah Al-Attar was a prominent Syrian writer and intellectual who lived in the 20th century. Born in 1887 and passing away in 1982, she was a trailblazer for women's education and rights in the Arab world, and her literary works and activism left a lasting impact on the region.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Najah throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and cultural significance within the Arabic-speaking world and Islamic traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Najah over time
The chart below shows babies named Najah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Najah, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Najah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Najah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5153 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4805 | 24 | 6 |
| 2000s | #2896 | 59 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3263 | 8 | 2 |
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- Natalie 10,885
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- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
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FAQ
Najah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Najah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Najah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Najah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 10 babies registered as Najah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Najah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "success" or "prosperity".
How many people are called Najah in the UK?
A total of 102 babies have been registered as Najah across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.