Najm

A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning star.

Babies a year
5
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Najm by the numbers

Najm was given to 5 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 7 babies in 2002, making it a 2000s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Najm. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Naimcomfort or pleasant53 in the US (2017)
  • Namsouth5 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Najisaved, rescued, one who is safe18 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean a star

Like Najm, each of these has a star in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Novanew; a brightening star650 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Orionhunter; name of constellation and mythological figure1,047 in the US (2017)
  • Ariesthe ram; zodiac constellation260 in the US (2017)
  • Dhruvpole star, steadfast, immovable49 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Tariqmorning star or one who knocks36 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Arabrings rain; the eagle constellation78 in the US (2017)

Names about as common as Najm

WoodyNedJaivynJaizonTobechukwuArnieGursanjhZohaan

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