UK boy's name
Najam
One of Arabic origin signifying a star or constellation.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Najam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Najam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3315, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2007 to 2013. 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.
Najam is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Najam. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Najam ranked #3315 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 5 boys were registered as Najam.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Najam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3315
2013
Births in 2013
5
Latest year
Peak year
2013
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Najam mean?
The name Najam is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "najm," which means "star" or "celestial body." It has been used predominantly in the Muslim world and can be traced back to the early Islamic era, around the 7th century CE.
In the Arabic language, the name Najam symbolizes brilliance, guidance, and enlightenment, drawing inspiration from the celestial bodies that have been revered for their celestial beauty and their role in navigation and timekeeping since ancient times.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Najam can be found in historical texts and manuscripts dating back to the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates. During this period, the name was particularly popular among Arab scholars, astronomers, and poets who were fascinated by the study of celestial bodies and their influence on human affairs.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Najam was Najam al-Din al-Razi, a renowned Persian philosopher, physician, and polymath who lived in the 13th century CE. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, physics, and metaphysics, and his works were widely studied and translated into several languages.
Another prominent figure was Najam Muhi-ud-Din, an Indian Sufi saint and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. He was renowned for his spiritual teachings and his poetry, which explored the themes of divine love and mysticism.
In the literary realm, Najam Hosain Syed, an Urdu poet and writer from India, gained recognition for his poetic works and literary contributions during the 19th century CE.
Najam Sethi, a Pakistani journalist and political commentator born in 1948, is a notable contemporary figure who has played a significant role in shaping public discourse and promoting freedom of expression in Pakistan.
Among the most famous modern bearers of the name is Najam Aziz Sethi, a Pakistani economist and former caretaker Minister of Finance, who served in 2018. His expertise in economic and financial matters has earned him respect both nationally and internationally.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Najam over time
The chart below shows babies named Najam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Najam, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2013, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Najam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Najam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3315 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Najam
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Najam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Najam in the UK right now?
In 2013, Najam was ranked #3315 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Najam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 5 babies registered as Najam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Najam?
One of Arabic origin signifying a star or constellation.
How many people are called Najam in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Najam across the 2 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.