Najma
4 countries#5722 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Najma was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
885 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #5722 · peaked in 2016 with 38 births
Most common in: Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
588 births recorded 1982–2021 · peaked in 2004 with 49 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
585 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2942 · peaked in 2004 with 49 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
345 births recorded 1974–2022 · currently #2501 · peaked in 2014 with 14 births
Most common in: Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 1982–1982 · peaked in 1982 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Najma’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4576 | — |
| 2007 | #4213 | ↑363 |
| 2008 | #4448 | ↓235 |
| 2009 | #4677 | ↓229 |
| 2010 | #5771 | ↓1094 |
| 2011 | #4681 | ↑1090 |
| 2012 | #4707 | ↓26 |
| 2013 | #5143 | ↓436 |
| 2014 | #4178 | ↑965 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↓117 |
| 2016 | #3923 | ↑372 |
| 2017 | #4695 | ↓772 |
| 2018 | #4357 | ↑338 |
| 2019 | #4773 | ↓416 |
| 2020 | #4263 | ↑510 |
| 2021 | #4507 | ↓244 |
| 2022 | #4793 | ↓286 |
| 2023 | #4873 | ↓80 |
| 2024 | #6167 | ↓1294 |
| 2025 | #5722 | ↑445 |
Frequently asked questions about Najma
Is Najma a popular name?
Yes — Najma currently ranks #5722 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Najma more common for boys or girls?
Najma is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Najma most popular?
Najma peaked in 2016 in United States, with 38 recorded births that year.
Is Najma rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Najma’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #10275 in 1983 to #5722 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Najma?
At least 1,818 babies have been recorded with the name Najma across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Najma popular in more than one country?
Yes — Najma appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Najma?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Najma include Myasia, Nadya, Naleah.
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