Najma
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Najma: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1982.
The name Najma, of Arabic origin, means "star" and carries a celestial, sparkling quality. One of its most famous bearers is Najma Akhtar, a celebrated Indian ghazal and folk singer whose ethereal voice brought Sufi poetry to global audiences. The name also belongs to Najma Heptulla, an Indian politician and former Union Minister. Etymologically, it shares its root with the Arabic "najm," and while there are no direct place-name connections in Scotland, the name's meaning echoes in the star-shaped Najma crater on Saturn's moon Enceladus. A notable variant is the masculine Najm, and the name enjoys quiet appreciation among Scottish families seeking a lyrical, multicultural choice.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19823 babies
- Latest (1982)
- #5303 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1982
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y