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UK surname

Naji

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "the one who survives" or "the one who survives a battle."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Newcastle upon Tyne and Camden.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Naji is 236 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

236

2016, ranked #17,470

Peak year

2016

236 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016, ranked #17,470.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Naji surname distribution map

The map shows where the Naji surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Naji surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Naji over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 61 #31,526
1998 modern 75 #30,471
1999 modern 93 #28,711
2000 modern 101 #27,555
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 103 #27,443
2003 modern 117 #25,282
2004 modern 141 #22,689
2005 modern 153 #21,490
2006 modern 168 #20,368
2007 modern 174 #20,166
2008 modern 183 #19,735
2009 modern 196 #19,274
2010 modern 230 #17,750
2011 modern 216 #18,321
2012 modern 224 #17,786
2013 modern 222 #18,198
2014 modern 227 #18,029
2015 modern 231 #17,733
2016 modern 236 #17,470

Geography

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Where Najis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kensington and Chelsea, Newcastle upon Tyne, Camden and Hammersmith and Fulham. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Newcastle upon Tyne 013 Newcastle upon Tyne
3 Kensington and Chelsea 013 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Camden 020 Camden
5 Hammersmith and Fulham 012 Hammersmith and Fulham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Naji

These lists show first names that appear often with the Naji surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Naji

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Naji, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Naji surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Naji household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Naji is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Naji is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Naji falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Naji is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Naji, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Naji

The surname NAJI originated in the Arab world, specifically in regions that are now parts of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria. It is an Arabic name derived from the word "najiyy," which means "saved" or "delivered." The name's roots can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the early days of the Islamic civilization.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname NAJI can be found in historical manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled large parts of the Middle East and North Africa from the 8th to the 13th centuries. These documents mention individuals with the name NAJI who held various positions within the caliphate's administration and scholarly circles.

During the medieval period, the surname NAJI was associated with several prominent figures in the Islamic world. One notable example is Ibn al-Naji (1064-1149), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Baghdad. His contributions to the field of spherical trigonometry and his work on the trajectory of comets earned him widespread recognition among scholars of his time.

Another historical figure with the surname NAJI was Al-Naji al-Baghdadi (1140-1225), a Sunni Muslim scholar and jurist from Baghdad. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his teachings on the Hanafi school of Islamic law.

In the 13th century, the surname NAJI was also associated with the Mamluk Sultanate, which ruled over Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Levant. Historical records mention a Mamluk general named Naji al-Din al-Naji, who played a significant role in various military campaigns and battles during the reign of Sultan Baybars.

During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the Middle East, the surname NAJI continued to be prominent. One notable figure from this period was Mustafa Naji Pasha (1820-1886), an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1853 to 1854.

Throughout history, the surname NAJI has been found in various regions of the Arab world, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine. While it was originally an Arabic name, it has also been adopted by other ethnic groups in these regions over time.

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FAQ

Naji surname: questions and answers

How common is the Naji surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 236 in 2016. That gives Naji a modern rank of #17,470.

What does the Naji surname mean?

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "the one who survives" or "the one who survives a battle."

What does the Naji map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Naji bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.