Aja
Every Aja since 1968 — 8,404 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aja
Aja is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,461 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 8,404 American babies have been named Aja. Its peak came in 1978, when 510 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aja stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aja year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3,461 | — | — |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,608 | — | — |
| 2023 | 58 | #2,892 | — | — |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,792 | — | — |
| 2021 | 60 | #2,818 | — | — |
| 2020 | 91 | #2,036 | — | — |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,595 | — | — |
| 2018 | 82 | #2,240 | — | — |
| 2017 | 99 | #1,989 | 6 | #10,824 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,668 | — | — |
| 2015 | 84 | #2,237 | — | — |
| 2014 | 86 | #2,194 | — | — |
| 2013 | 80 | #2,308 | — | — |
| 2012 | 100 | #1,955 | — | — |
| 2011 | 152 | #1,470 | — | — |
| 2010 | 137 | #1,590 | — | — |
| 2009 | 133 | #1,676 | — | — |
| 2008 | 144 | #1,583 | — | — |
| 2007 | 159 | #1,468 | 6 | #10,965 |
| 2006 | 152 | #1,462 | — | — |
| 2005 | 158 | #1,368 | 8 | #8,317 |
| 2004 | 194 | #1,167 | — | — |
| 2003 | 209 | #1,067 | — | — |
| 2002 | 226 | #977 | — | — |
| 2001 | 203 | #1,054 | 6 | #9,267 |
| 2000 | 228 | #939 | — | — |
| 1995 | 232 | #843 | — | — |
| 1990 | 202 | #939 | — | — |
| 1985 | 160 | #963 | 7 | #5,161 |
| 1980 | 311 | #597 | 9 | #4,141 |
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Famous people named Aja
- Aja Naomi King Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aja in 2025?
Aja ranked #3,461 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aja?
8,404 babies have been named Aja in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aja most popular?
Aja peaked in 1978, when 510 newborns received the name.
Is Aja a boy or girl name?
Aja is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aja rising or falling?
Aja is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aja?
Well-known people named Aja include Aja Naomi King (actor).