Star; celestial body
Derived from the Arabic word for a star or a heavenly body. It is often used in Islamic culture to symbolize guidance, brilliance, and high aspirations, much like a star in the night sky.
Less common today
Najm isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,037 in 2002.
13th-century Persian Islamic philosopher and astronomer
12th-century Sufi master and founder of the Kubrawiya order
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
