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Najeeb

Quick answerNajeeb is an Arabic name meaning "noble," "distinguished," or "of high rank," derived from the Arabic root *n-j-b* (نجب) which relates to nobility and excellence.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,626
TrendStable
Peak year2001
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#5,120

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Najeeb

Najeeb is an Arabic name meaning "noble," "distinguished," or "of high rank," derived from the Arabic root *n-j-b* (نجب) which relates to nobility and excellence.

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Etymology

Najeeb is an Arabic name meaning "noble," "distinguished," or "of high rank," derived from the Arabic root *n-j-b* (نجب) which relates to nobility and excellence. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Arab communities, with historical usage among Islamic scholars and notable figures throughout the Middle East and South Asia.

Najeeb currently ranks #13,626 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.

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