Holding steady.
Popularity of Ajaya since 1998
Babies named Ajaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Ajaya is a rare and distinctive name of Sanskrit origin that entered U.S. birth records in 1998 and peaked in usage in 2007. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, making it a true rarity. The name's trajectory has been stable over the past two decades, with only a handful of annual births. Ajaya is overwhelmingly given to girls, consistent with its use as an epithet of the goddess Durga. No states recorded it with enough frequency to appear in top-state lists. For parents seeking a name with profound meaning and cultural depth, Ajaya offers a powerful yet underused option.
Ajaya derives from the Sanskrit prefix 'a-' (not) and 'jaya' (victory), together meaning 'unconquered' or 'invincible.' It is an epithet of the Hindu goddess Durga and has been used as a given name in India, particularly in Bengali and Odia communities, since the late 20th century. The name gained modest popularity in the United States beginning in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aja, Jay
Sibling names for Ajaya
Names that share Ajaya's style, for a brother or sister.
