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Ajay
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “unconquerable”
- Meaning
- unconquerable
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- uh-JAY
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,230
- US babies 2025
- 63
- Best rank
- #1,007 (2003)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Ajay
Ajay is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “unconquerable”.
Ajay comes from Sanskrit and means unconquerable or invincible, built from a, not, and jaya, victory or conquest. It is a common name across India and in Indian families worldwide, and it is also used as a name or epithet in Hindu tradition. In English-speaking countries it is easy to pronounce, uh-JAY, and it often sounds like the initials A. J., which gives it cross-cultural appeal. The name has a strong, positive meaning and a friendly sound, making it a versatile choice for families with South Asian heritage.
Popularity over time
Ajay first appears in US Social Security records in 1964. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,007 in 2003, and the most babies received it in 2011, when 158 were named Ajay. In 2025, 63 babies were named Ajay, and it ranked #2,230 nationally. That is 47% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,727 in 1980, #1,247 in 2000, #1,240 in 2010, and #2,230 in 2025. Of the 4,589 US boys named Ajay since records began, 32% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,191 babies. Since 2010, 1,636 more have been named Ajay.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Desean, Jermiah, Said, Drayden, and Tyce.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ajay ranked highest in Florida, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #1481 | 7 |
| California | #1692 | 9 |
| Texas | #1762 | 9 |
| New York | #1770 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Ajay is usually pronounced uh-JAY, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-ay”.
Middle names for Ajay
A few middle names that flow with Ajay: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ajay
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ajay mean?
Ajay is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “unconquerable”.
What is the origin of the name Ajay?
Ajay has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Ajay comes from Sanskrit and means unconquerable or invincible, built from a, not, and jaya, victory or conquest.
Is Ajay a popular name?
Not especially. Ajay ranked #2,230 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ajay a boy or girl name?
Ajay is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Ajay?
Ajay is usually pronounced uh-JAY. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings