How Many People Are Named Ajah?

Complete statistics for the name Ajah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ajah
Very Rare
Yoruba

Ajah means 'beautiful' in Yoruba, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1,450 people in the US today share this name, equating to just 1 in 227,607 Americans. With most under 30, it's clear Ajah is a name for the younger generation.

~1,450
Living in US
1 in 227,607
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Yoruba
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Charismatic Passionate
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual awakening and visionary leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

46,940
Worldwide Bearers
#19,503
Global Rank
🇸🇸 South Sudan
41,189
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,056
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,863
🇰🇪 Kenya
249
🇺🇸 United States
155
🇲🇾 Malaysia
146
🇮🇷 Iran
77
🇮🇳 India
77
🇸🇩 Sudan
36
🇱🇷 Liberia
28

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,450 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
1,196
Would be under 30 (82%)
271
Would be 30–60 (18%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,467 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ajah Through the Generations

Ajah has seen its peak popularity in 1999 when 97 babies were given this name, marking a significant moment in its naming history. Today, the average age of someone named Ajah is 22, with 1,196 under 30 and 271 aged between 30 and 60. The name's decline since its peak suggests it's a newer-generation name, with 82% of those named Ajah being under 30.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 55
Florida 52
Texas 51
Virginia 32
Georgia 31
Illinois 30
Louisiana 29
North Carolina 17
Michigan 11
New York 11

✨ Similar Names to Ajah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ajah's Yoruba roots

📄 About the Name Ajah

How Many People Have the Name Ajah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,450 people in the United States currently share the name Ajah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 227,607 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ajah a Common or Rare Name?

Ajah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ajah Mean?

Ajah means "beautiful" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ajah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ajah Most Popular?

The name Ajah reached peak popularity in 1999, with 97 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ajah?

Approximately 1,450 people named Ajah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,467. That works out to roughly 1 in 227,607 Americans.

Is Ajah a rare name?

Ajah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 227,607 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ajah mean?

Ajah means "beautiful" and comes from Yoruba origins.

Is Ajah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ajah are male and 100% are female.

When was Ajah most popular?

Ajah peaked in 1999 with 97 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,450
All-Time Births1,467
1 in X1 in 227,607
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1999
World Rank#19,503
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.