Naif is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is a variant transliteration of the name Nayef. Notable people with the name include:
Given name Naif Almas (born 2000), Saudi footballer Naif Almasrahi (born 1990), Saudi para athlete Naif Saleh Alrajhi, Saudi entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and businessman Naif Al-Balawi (born 1986), Saudi footballer Naif Gahani (born 1968), Saudi poet and writer Naif Al-Hadhrami (born 2001), Qatari footballer Naif Hazazi (footballer, born 1988), Saudi footballer Naif Hazazi (footballer, born 1992), Saudi footballer Naif Mohammed Jasim, Iraqi politician Naif Kariri (born 1998), Saudi footballer Naif Masoud (born 2001), Saudi footballer Naif Al-Mousa (born 1986), Saudi footballer Naif Mubarak (born 1990), Qatari footballer Naif Al-Qadi (born 1979), Saudi Arabian footballer Naif Abu-Sharah (1966–2004), Palestinian militant
Surname Abdul Razzaq an-Naif (1933–1978), Iraqi politician Alejandro Naif (born 1973), Palestinian footballer Hareth Al Naif (born 1993), Syrian footballer
Fictional characters Naif al-Sheikh, a spy and superhero in the DC Universe