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Sujay

Boy name · Indian

Meaninggood victory · Sanskrit

Sujay is an Indian boy name meaning “good victory”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Sujay has the name Jay hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sujay would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationSujay peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Sujay you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
  • HistorySujay first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
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hello, little Sujay

US births per million boys, 1980–2025

05.511198020002021

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sujay

Sujay is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “good victory”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Sujay

What does the name Sujay mean?

Sujay means “good victory” and comes from Sanskrit. Names built around “victory” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Nicholas (“victory of the people”), Nico (“victory of the people”), Nicolas (“victory of the people”) and Niko (“victory of the people”).

What is the origin of the name Sujay?

Sujay is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).

Is Sujay a boy or girl name?

Sujay is a boy name.

How popular is the name Sujay?

Sujay is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #4,198 in 2005, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Sujay?

If you like Sujay, you might also like Nicholas, Nico, Nicolas and Niko.

What should I know before naming my baby Sujay?

Sujay is an Indian boy name meaning “good victory”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.