Ajani
Ajani is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
He fights for what is his or he wins the struggle.
Origin and history
Ajani is a name of Yoruba origin primarily used for boys. It carries the traditional meaning of 'he fights for what is his' or 'he wins the struggle.' While still relatively rare, it has seen steady usage in the United States over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,241 babies in the United States have been named Ajani since 1880. It ranks #2731 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1462.
States where it is most popular
- NY (38.5 %)
- FL (20.1 %)
- CA (17.8 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- GA (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 75 |
| 1990-2000 | 239 |
| 2000-2010 | 913 |
| 2010-2019 | 493 |
| 2020-2029 | 473 |
Fun facts
- In Yoruba naming tradition, names like Ajani are often bestowed to reflect the circumstances or hopes surrounding a child's birth.
- Over 2,200 boys in the United States have been given the name Ajani since 1880, showing modest but continuous popularity.