All around the world, Nayif (نايف 
, نائف 
, Nayif 
) is a widespread male given name. The given name Nayif is characteristic of Western Asia, particularly Saudi Arabia, where it is a common male name, Kuwait, where it is quite a common masculine name, and Oman (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, it is commonest in Western Asia, particularly Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria. Very seldom, Nayif is the last name as well as the forename.