Safe, survivor, or close friend
Derived from the Arabic root n-j-w, the name conveys the idea of being saved or rescued. It is often interpreted as one who has escaped danger or a trusted confidant. In various Islamic traditions, it carries a spiritual connotation of salvation.
About 21 boys were named Naji in 2025.
Prominent Palestinian political cartoonist
Iraqi international football player
Former Prime Minister of Iraq
Academy Award-nominated film director
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
