Ajay
5 countries#2230 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ajay was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,594 births recorded 1964–2025 · currently #2230 · peaked in 2011 with 158 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,005 births recorded 1981–2024 · peaked in 2002 with 101 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,797 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #784 · peaked in 2002 with 97 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
182 births recorded 1981–2024 · peaked in 2015 with 15 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
166 births recorded 1993–2022 · currently #2646 · peaked in 2021 with 14 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Essonne, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
26 births recorded 2006–2023 · peaked in 2006 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ajay’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1116 | — |
| 2007 | #1182 | ↓66 |
| 2008 | #1165 | ↑17 |
| 2009 | #1250 | ↓85 |
| 2010 | #1240 | ↑10 |
| 2011 | #1143 | ↑97 |
| 2012 | #1322 | ↓179 |
| 2013 | #1297 | ↑25 |
| 2014 | #1334 | ↓37 |
| 2015 | #1434 | ↓100 |
| 2016 | #1754 | ↓320 |
| 2017 | #1530 | ↑224 |
| 2018 | #1553 | ↓23 |
| 2019 | #1917 | ↓364 |
| 2020 | #1778 | ↑139 |
| 2021 | #1770 | ↑8 |
| 2022 | #1938 | ↓168 |
| 2023 | #2097 | ↓159 |
| 2024 | #2418 | ↓321 |
| 2025 | #2230 | ↑188 |
Frequently asked questions about Ajay
Is Ajay a popular name?
Yes — Ajay currently ranks #2230 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ajay more common for boys or girls?
Ajay is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ajay most popular?
Ajay peaked in 2011 in United States, with 158 recorded births that year.
Is Ajay rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ajay’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4039 in 1964 to #2230 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ajay?
At least 6,765 babies have been recorded with the name Ajay across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ajay popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ajay appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ajay?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ajay include Zayaan, Zaylin, Arie, Ayoub.
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