Ajay Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-JAI / əˈdʒaɪSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: Unconquered; Hindi: Victorious
Historical & Cultural Background
Ajay is a name of Indian origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Ajaya', which means 'unconquered' or 'invincible'. The name is often associated with strength and resilience. It has been a popular name in India and among Indian communities worldwide.
Trend Summary
Ajay has maintained a steady presence in baby name popularity in the U.S. over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ajai
- Ajay
International Variants
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Famous people named Ajay
Ajay Devgn is a prominent Indian actor and film director known for his work in Bollywood films.
Ajay Singh is an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Ajay Banga is an Indian-American business executive who served as the CEO of Mastercard.
Ajay Chandrakar is an Indian politician and member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.
Fictional characters named Ajay
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ajay was first seen in the United States in 1964. Ajay has ranked as high as #1188 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Ajay has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ajay (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | |
| TX | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 | 133 |
| 2014 | 130 |
| 2015 | 119 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 108 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 90 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 56 |