Total births
2,241
Unisex name · since 1974
Ajani
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 2,241 babies named Ajani, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2088
- among boys today
- 2,241
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
2,241 babies have been named Ajani since 1974, making it today's #2088 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ajani has been recorded 2,241 times among boys since 1974, currently ranked #2088 nationally and more common than 85% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #2088 among boys today
- 2,241 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ajani is currently the #2088 unisex name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 2,241 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2088
- among boys today
- 2,241
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Ajani vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2088
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Ajani was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
109 babies were named Ajani in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Ajani compares
2,241 Top 20% higher than 80% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ajani's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ajani | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,241 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 109 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ajani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Ajani's full recorded timeline at 2001, 81% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 19% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1984, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 109 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Ajani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#2,088
Active since
1974
Ajani popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 109
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Ajani popularity over time - girls
258 total births recorded since 1979 (Ajani as girls' name)
Ajani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ajani's strongest decade.
913 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Ajani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 48
1970s
48 births
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s 239
1990s
239 births
- 2000s
2000s
913 births
- 2010s
2010s
493 births
- 2020s
2020s
473 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 913 births (41% of all-time use).
How Ajani compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Ajani's total volume
Ajani vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ajani by state
Where Ajani concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 414 | 18.5% |
| #2 | Florida | | 216 | 9.6% |
| #3 | California | | 191 | 8.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 60 | 2.7% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 54 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 28 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 25 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Maryland | | 19 | 0.8% |
New York share of Ajani's total US births 18.5%
Even split
414 of 2,241 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Ajani appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ajani? ▼
Ajani has been given to 2,241 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2088 as of the latest data. 109 babies were born in 2004, its single highest year.
When was Ajani most popular? ▼
Ajani was most popular in the 2000s decade with 913 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Ajani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ajani are New York (414 births), Florida (216 births), California (191 births).
Is Ajani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ajani is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,241 births, and as a girl's name it has 258 births.
How long has the name Ajani been used? ▼
Ajani has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 52 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ajani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ajay, Ajax, Ajai, Ajahni, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ajani's data
- Ajani's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (913 total births) through the 2020s (473) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Ajanis (414 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ajani
Nearby Names Like Ajani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ajani
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Ajax Boy
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Ajai Boy
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Ajahni Boy
#13157 130 births
Ajamu Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ajani: #2088 Unisex Name - 2,241 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ajani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ajani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.