Ajani
Every Ajani since 1974 — 2,499 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ajani
Ajani is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,146 in 2025 with 67 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,499 American babies have been named Ajani — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 120 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ajani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ajani 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 | 6 | #13,271 | 67 | #2,146 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,208 | 72 | #2,078 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,077 | 87 | #1,832 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,561 | 103 | #1,665 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,317 | 96 | #1,700 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,939 | 48 | #2,619 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,634 | 45 | #2,767 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,466 | 43 | #2,799 |
| 2017 | — | — | 51 | #2,493 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,327 | 33 | #3,362 |
| 2015 | — | — | 46 | #2,643 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,139 | 40 | #2,887 |
| 2013 | 5 | #16,646 | 56 | #2,279 |
| 2012 | 5 | #16,974 | 59 | #2,209 |
| 2011 | — | — | 58 | #2,232 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,106 | 62 | #2,144 |
| 2009 | — | — | 82 | #1,809 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,632 | 96 | #1,620 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12,709 | 101 | #1,553 |
| 2006 | 11 | #9,921 | 103 | #1,479 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,148 | 88 | #1,573 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,275 | 109 | #1,343 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,692 | 102 | #1,341 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,296 | 95 | #1,384 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,741 | 76 | #1,572 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,171 | 61 | #1,783 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,536 | 20 | #3,305 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,408 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,543 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ajani in 2025?
Ajani ranked #2,146 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 67 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ajani?
2,499 babies have been named Ajani in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ajani most popular?
Ajani peaked in 2004, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Ajani a boy or girl name?
Ajani is used for both: about 10% of babies named Ajani have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Ajani rising or falling?
Ajani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.