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Najee

1 country#5399 in United States, 2025

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US
#5399
in United States, 2025
Total births recorded
3,172
Peak year (United States)
1993
Peak-year count
245
First recorded
1977

Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States

Najee’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 1980 2000 2020

Country by country

🇺🇸 United States

3,172 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #5399 · peaked in 1993 with 245 births

Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Georgia

Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data

United States rank history

Najee’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.

YearRankvs. prior yr
2006#2659—
2007#2442↑217
2008#2467↓25
2009#3223↓756
2010#3239↓16
2011#3994↓755
2012#3625↑369
2013#4064↓439
2014#2985↑1079
2015#3591↓606
2016#4327↓736
2017#3518↑809
2018#3708↓190
2019#3426↑282
2020#4275↓849
2021#3180↑1095
2022#2919↑261
2023#3629↓710
2024#3896↓267
2025#5399↓1503

Frequently asked questions about Najee

Is Najee a popular name?

Yes — Najee currently ranks #5399 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.

Is Najee more common for boys or girls?

Najee is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.

When was Najee most popular?

Najee peaked in 1993 in United States, with 245 recorded births that year.

Is Najee rising or falling in popularity?

In United States, Najee’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5845 in 1977 to #5399 in 2025.

How many babies have been named Najee?

At least 3,172 babies have been recorded with the name Najee across official birth statistics in 1 country.

What names are similar in popularity to Najee?

Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Najee include Naheem.

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