Boy nameCurrently #2,435 in the USFalling
Ajay
//ˈɛdʒeɪ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20114 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ajay'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.
Ajay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ajay |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 19 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 31 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 35 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 55 |
| 1984 | 63 |
| 1985 | 49 |
| 1986 | 61 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 53 |
| 1993 | 61 |
| 1994 | 59 |
| 1995 | 74 |
| 1996 | 79 |
| 1997 | 75 |
| 1998 | 98 |
| 1999 | 104 |
| 2000 | 106 |
| 2001 | 143 |
| 2002 | 152 |
| 2003 | 157 |
| 2004 | 137 |
| 2005 | 152 |
| 2006 | 156 |
| 2007 | 149 |
| 2008 | 155 |
| 2009 | 142 |
| 2010 | 142 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2012 | 129 |
| 2013 | 138 |
| 2014 | 130 |
| 2015 | 119 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 108 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 90 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 56 |
Ajay through the decades
- Ajay peaked in 2011, when 158 babies were named Ajay in the US.
- The 2000s were Ajay's strongest decade, averaging 145 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ajay has fallen 39% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ajay currently ranks #2,435 in the US and is cooling off.