Aj Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationAY-jay / /eɪˈdʒeɪ/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: A diminutive of names beginning with 'A'; Hebrew: 'God is gracious'
Historical & Cultural Background
Aj is often used as a nickname or diminutive for names such as Andrew or Adrian. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a standalone name. The name has also been associated with various cultural contexts, particularly in modern naming trends.
Trend Summary
Aj has seen a modest rise in popularity as a given name in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- A.J.
- Ajay
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aj was first seen in the United States in 1961. Aj has ranked as high as #1295 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Hawaii, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Aj has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aj (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | |
| NY | 7 | |
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 44 |
| 2001 | 44 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2004 | 60 |
| 2005 | 66 |
| 2006 | 69 |
| 2007 | 67 |
| 2008 | 79 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 86 |
| 2013 | 56 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 80 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 77 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 60 |