Sanjay
Sanjay is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Triumphant, victorious, or completely victorious.
Origin and history
Sanjay is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning triumphant or victorious. In Hindu tradition, Sanjaya is a notable figure in the epic Mahabharata who serves as a advisor and charioteer. In the United States, it has been steadily used as a distinct heritage name since the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,606 babies in the United States have been named Sanjay since 1880. It ranks #2539 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1798.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32.5 %)
- CA (30.5 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- NJ (7.4 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
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 | 137 |
| 1970-1980 | 391 |
| 1980-1990 | 313 |
| 1990-2000 | 383 |
| 2000-2010 | 685 |
| 2010-2019 | 568 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Sanjay
- Sanjay Gupta: Neurosurgeon, Journalist
- Sanjay Malakar: Singer
Fun facts
- In the Mahabharata, Sanjaya was granted divine vision to narrate the events of the Kurukshetra War to the blind King Dhritarashtra.
- The name gained notable pop-culture recognition in the U.S. during the mid-2000s through reality television and animated television shows.