Rising since 2010, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Saje since 1995
Babies named Saje per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | 0 |
| 2000s | 43 | 38 |
| 2010s | 36 | 0 |
| 2020s | 45 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Saje is a modern, unisex name that entered U.S. records in 1995. Its rank of 10,107 in 2025 suggests it remains relatively uncommon, with about 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name. The name's trajectory shows steady growth since 2010, peaking in 2023. Despite its recent vintage, Saje has not yet broken into the top 1,000 names nationwide and has no recorded top-state concentration. Its appeal likely lies in its simplicity and resemblance to the more established name Sage. As a coinage of the late 20th century, Saje reflects the broader trend of invented names that blend familiar sounds into fresh, short forms.
Saje is a modern coinage with no clear etymological root. It emerged in the United States in the mid-1990s, likely as a respelling of Sage (after the herb) or as a blend of sounds from names like Sasha or Paige. The name has been used for both boys and girls since its first recorded appearance in 1995.
Sibling names for Saje
Names that share Saje's style, for a brother or sister.
