Najib is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "honorable" or "noble". It is often used as both a first and middle name in various countries around the world, particularly in Muslim communities. Najib is also associated with notable historical figures such as Najib Mahfuz, an Egyptian Nobel laureate for literature.
The name Najib has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with a significant spike in usage around the late 1990s and early 2000s. The peak year was 2002, with 15 births. However, the number of births has been declining since then, reaching a low of 5 births in both 2020 and 2021.