Having large, beautiful eyes
Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'wide-eyed' or 'large-eyed,' this name is traditionally used to describe a woman with striking, beautiful eyes. It carries a poetic connotation in Arabic literature, often associated with grace and clarity.
Less common today
Najla isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,625 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Palestinian-American author and actress
First female Prime Minister of Tunisia
Libyan diplomat and lawyer
