Ajit
Boy name · American · Hindu · Indian
Meaningunconquered · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #5,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,882 in 1986
18 babies were named Ajit in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,412 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Ajit you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 95,238 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Ajit, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ajit would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAjit first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1986, when it reached #3,882.
- Then vs nowAjit is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 95,238.
- TrendAjit has climbed 1,412 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Ajit means “unconquered”. Our records link it to American, Hindu and Indian roots.
About the name Ajit
Ajit is a boy name of American, Hindu and Indian origin meaning “unconquered”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-jit”. US birth records list Ajit for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 41 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #3,882 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,208, with 18 babies.
Origin:American namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.1 | 319,635 boys |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 281,690 boys |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 438,596 boys |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 349,650 boys |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 271,739 boys |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
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Questions about the name Ajit
What does the name Ajit mean?
Ajit means “unconquered” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Ajit?
Ajit has American, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Ajit a boy or girl name?
Ajit is a boy name.
How popular is the name Ajit?
Ajit ranked #5,208 for US boys in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#3,882).