Najat

Derived from the Arabic word naja, Najat is a name with a hopeful meaning. Used predominantly on girls but occasionally on boys too, the name was once popular in France. Alternative forms include Najah and Azerbaijani Ni̇cat.

Pronounced nah-JAHT.

As of October 2026, Najat ranked #14695 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #8997 in 2018.