Najeeb is a unique and distinctive male given name of Arabic origin. Its meaning can be translated to "noble" or "honorable". The name Najeeb is derived from the Arabic word "najib", which means "noble" or "respectable".
The history of the name Najeeb dates back to ancient Arabia, where it was often used as a title or rank for members of high social standing. Over time, Najeeb became popular as a given name and has since been adopted by various cultures around the world.
One notable figure with the name Najeeb is the Pakistani cricketer Najeebullah Khan, who played international cricket in the 1980s. This further contributed to the popularity of the name in South Asia.
Today, Najeeb remains a rare but powerful name choice for parents looking for something unique and meaningful for their son. It reflects not only nobility and honor but also the rich cultural heritage of its Arabic origins.
The name Najeeb has seen a fluctuating trend in popularity over the past four decades in the United States. The first recorded birth was in 1977 with seven occurrences, followed by eight births in 1978. There were no births registered for this name between 1982 and 1984, indicating a temporary decline in its usage during that period.
However, Najeeb began to gain traction once again in the mid-1990s, with eleven births recorded in 1994 – the highest number up until that point. This trend continued into the early 2000s, reaching a peak of fourteen births in 2001.
Despite this increase in popularity, the name Najeeb experienced another decline towards the end of the decade, with only five births recorded each year from 2002 to 2004. Nevertheless, it managed to maintain some level of consistency throughout the 2000s and 2010s, with an average of six to nine births per year.
More recently, there has been a slight resurgence in the usage of Najeeb as a baby name. Between 2015 and 2023, there were between five to nine births recorded each year, indicating that this name continues to be chosen by parents despite its fluctuating popularity over time.
In total, there have been 254 births registered with the name Najeeb in the United States since 1977. While it may not be one of the most popular names, its persistent presence over several decades demonstrates that it remains a meaningful choice for some parents.