Girl nameCurrently #2,594 in the USFalling
Aja
//ˈaɪə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19783 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Aja's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Aja's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aja |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 510 |
| 1979 | 362 |
| 1980 | 320 |
| 1981 | 267 |
| 1982 | 263 |
| 1983 | 249 |
| 1984 | 181 |
| 1985 | 167 |
| 1986 | 181 |
| 1987 | 164 |
| 1988 | 203 |
| 1989 | 205 |
| 1990 | 202 |
| 1991 | 230 |
| 1992 | 200 |
| 1993 | 207 |
| 1994 | 216 |
| 1995 | 232 |
| 1996 | 246 |
| 1997 | 206 |
| 1998 | 198 |
| 1999 | 194 |
| 2000 | 228 |
| 2001 | 209 |
| 2002 | 226 |
| 2003 | 209 |
| 2004 | 194 |
| 2005 | 166 |
| 2006 | 152 |
| 2007 | 165 |
| 2008 | 144 |
| 2009 | 133 |
| 2010 | 137 |
| 2011 | 152 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 84 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 105 |
| 2018 | 82 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 91 |
| 2021 | 60 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2024 | 67 |
Aja through the decades
- Aja peaked in 1978, when 510 babies were named Aja in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aja has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aja currently ranks #2,594 in the US and is cooling off.