Ajay
Ajay is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Unconquered, invincible, or undefeated.
Origin and history
Ajay originates from the Sanskrit word 'Ajaya', which means unconquered or invincible. In the United States, it is also frequently used as a phonetic spelling or initialism derived from the initials A.J. It maintains a steady presence as a modern male given name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,589 babies in the United States have been named Ajay since 1880. It ranks #1831 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1486.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.5 %)
- NY (19.2 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- NJ (8.5 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
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 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 266 |
| 1980-1990 | 489 |
| 1990-2000 | 692 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,449 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,191 |
| 2020-2029 | 445 |
Famous people named Ajay
- Ajay Devgn: Actor, Film Director
- Ajay Banga: Business Executive, World Bank President
- Ajay Naidu: Actor
Fun facts
- While rooted in ancient Sanskrit, Ajay is also used as a stylistic phonetic spelling for the English initial combination A.J.
- The name gained widespread recognition globally through famous figures in cinema and sports, particularly in Indian culture.