Najee

Najee is a masculine given name and nickname used in various cultures. It is commonly encountered in the United States among African American communities and in Middle Eastern and South Asian contexts where Arabic, Persian, or Urdu naming traditions are present. The name is often rendered in different spellings, including Najee, Naji, or Najy, reflecting transliteration from Arabic or other languages. While the precise origin and meaning can vary, the form is typically associated with names based on roots related to safety, steadfastness, or nobility in some linguistic traditions.

Notable people with the name include Najee Harris (born 1998), an American football running back who played college football at the University of Alabama and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020. Harris has become a regular contributor in the Steelers' offense, valued for his combination of rushing and receiving skills.

Beyond this, Najee appears as a given-name usage or stage name in music and other fields, but there is no single alternative figure universally associated with the name. As with many personal names, its prominence and associations vary by region and over time.