Aj
- US rank
- #1,932
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,544 in 1985
80 babies were named Aj in the US in 2025. It has dropped 37 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1961–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aj you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 21,368 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aj, 80 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aj would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAj first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1985, when it reached #1,544.
- Then vs nowAj is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 44,643 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 21,368.
- TrendAj has slipped 37 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAj is most popular in Washington, where it ranks #999. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Aj
Aj is a boy name of American and Indian origin. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, starting with A and ending in “-aj”. US birth records list Aj for boys from 1961 to 2025, in 58 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1985, when it ranked #1,544 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,932, with 80 babies.
Origin:American namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 1970s | 4.1 | 243,902 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 67,889 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 62,854 boys |
| 2000s | 30 | 33,356 boys |
| 2010s | 39 | 25,582 boys |
| 2020s | 42 | 23,613 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
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- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
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- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Aj
What is the origin of the name Aj?
Aj has American, Indian roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Aj a boy or girl name?
Aj is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aj?
Aj ranked #1,932 for US boys in 2025, given to 80 babies. Its best year was 1985 (#1,544).