High, eminent, or exalted
Naif is an Arabic name derived from the root 'n-y-f', which signifies height, elevation, and superiority. It is traditionally used to denote someone of high standing or noble character. While it shares a phonetic resemblance to the English word 'naive', in its cultural context, it is a name of strength and prestige.
Less common today
Naif isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,892 in 2013.
Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).