Aja

Aja is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 67 girls in the United States.

Aja at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aja

Aja belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aja first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #412 in 1978, and in 2024 67 babies received the name — 8,269 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aja in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#412 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Babies named Aja in 2024
67
Total since 1880
8,269

Aja in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#3126 in 1996
Babies named Aja in 2025
3
Total since 1996
41

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aja mean?

The meaning of Aja is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aja a boy or girl name?

Aja is a girl name. In 2024, 67 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aja?

Aja comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aja?

Aja first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #412 in 1978, and 67 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].