Aja
2 countries#3459 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Aja was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,404 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #3459 · peaked in 1978 with 510 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
30 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #5581 · peaked in 2020 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
30 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2020 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Aja’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1462 | — |
| 2007 | #1468 | ↓6 |
| 2008 | #1583 | ↓115 |
| 2009 | #1676 | ↓93 |
| 2010 | #1590 | ↑86 |
| 2011 | #1469 | ↑121 |
| 2012 | #1955 | ↓486 |
| 2013 | #2305 | ↓350 |
| 2014 | #2194 | ↑111 |
| 2015 | #2236 | ↓42 |
| 2016 | #2667 | ↓431 |
| 2017 | #1989 | ↑678 |
| 2018 | #2238 | ↓249 |
| 2019 | #2593 | ↓355 |
| 2020 | #2034 | ↑559 |
| 2021 | #2818 | ↓784 |
| 2022 | #2792 | ↑26 |
| 2023 | #2891 | ↓99 |
| 2024 | #2607 | ↑284 |
| 2025 | #3459 | ↓852 |
Frequently asked questions about Aja
Is Aja a popular name?
Yes — Aja currently ranks #3459 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Aja more common for boys or girls?
Aja is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Aja most popular?
Aja peaked in 1978 in United States, with 510 recorded births that year.
Is Aja rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Aja’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5642 in 1968 to #3459 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Aja?
At least 8,434 babies have been recorded with the name Aja across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Aja popular in more than one country?
Yes — Aja appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Aja?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Aja include Aleiah, Ali.
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