Najla is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Najla in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#4844
About the Name Najla
Najla has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 81 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #2682 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Najla is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Najla
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Najla per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Najla in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Najla has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 81 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2682 in 2005. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Najla is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Najla (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 81 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Najla
Likely around 1 other Najla in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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