Declining since 2002, #2,230 for boys today.
Popularity of Ajay since 1964
Babies named Ajay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 266 |
| 1980s | 489 |
| 1990s | 692 |
| 2000s | 1,449 |
| 2010s | 1,191 |
| 2020s | 445 |
Meaning & origin
Ajay entered U.S. records in 1964 and reached its peak popularity in 2011, when it ranked highest on the Social Security list. Since 2002 its trajectory has been falling; in 2025 it stood at rank 2230 with a 1-in-27,112 incidence. The name is most common in Florida, New York, and California, reflecting concentration in states with large Indian American communities. Despite the decline, Ajay remains a distinctive choice rooted in Sanskrit tradition, offering a short yet powerful meaning of 'unconquered' that resonates across generations.
Ajay derives from the Sanskrit element 'a-' (not) plus 'jaya' (victory), meaning literally 'unconquered' or 'invincible'. It is a common given name in India, often borne by followers of Hinduism as a virtue name. The name has been used widely across the Indian subcontinent and among the diaspora.
Where Ajay is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ajay” around the world
Where Ajay lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay
Sibling names for Ajay
Names that share Ajay's style, for a brother or sister.
