Ajah
Every Ajah since 1978 — 1,481 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ajah
Ajah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,906 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 1,481 American babies have been named Ajah. Its peak came in 1999, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ajah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ajah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,906 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,581 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,649 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,640 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,268 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,174 |
| 2019 | 27 | #4,913 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,260 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,924 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,131 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,296 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4,661 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,650 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,116 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3,728 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,311 |
| 2009 | 49 | #3,363 |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,420 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,428 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,817 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,867 |
| 2004 | 74 | #2,326 |
| 2003 | 66 | #2,465 |
| 2002 | 57 | #2,673 |
| 2001 | 71 | #2,260 |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,122 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,585 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,469 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,422 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ajah in 2025?
Ajah ranked #7,906 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ajah?
1,481 babies have been named Ajah in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ajah most popular?
Ajah peaked in 1999, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Ajah a boy or girl name?
Ajah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ajah rising or falling?
Ajah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.