The nameNajib

Najib is an Arabic boy's name, given in France mostly in the 1980s.

Meaning

Najib means "noble, well-born".

Origin

Arabic.

History

Found in France since the mid 1950s, Najib peaked in the early 1980s. It is rare today.

Popularity of the name Najib

Najib in France

2322ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1981peak year (70 births)
1,620babies named Najib in France since 1900
03570 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Najib was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 475 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Najib. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Najib in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Najib mean?

Najib means "noble, well-born".

What is the origin of the name Najib?

Arabic.

Is Najib a girl's or a boy's name?

Najib is a boy's name.