Ajanae
Feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Asia.
Name Census estimates that about 813 living Americans carry the first name Ajanae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ajanae today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ajanae births was 2000 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ajanae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
813
~ 1 in 421,592 Americans
Peak year
2000
63 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,490
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Ajanae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ajanae from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 454 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ajanae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ajanae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ajanaes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Michigan, California, New York recorded the most babies named Ajanae, while Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ajanae
The name Ajanae is a relatively modern feminine given name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly derived from the Arabic name Aisha or the Hebrew name Chana. While its exact roots are unclear, the name has become increasingly popular in recent decades, particularly in the United States and parts of the African diaspora.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Ajanae directly. Its emergence as a distinct name appears to be a relatively recent phenomenon, potentially influenced by the blending of various cultural and linguistic traditions.
Due to its modern nature, there are limited records of individuals bearing the name Ajanae throughout history. However, here are a few notable examples:
1. Ajanae Stephens (born 1998) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
2. Ajanae Burnett (born 1992) is an American professional track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump events.
3. Ajanae Crump (born 1993) is an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her participation in the reality television show "The Four: Battle for Stardom" in 2018.
4. Ajanae Avery (born 1995) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA.
5. Ajanae Hawkins (born 1989) is an American retired professional basketball player who played for various teams in the WNBA and overseas between 2011 and 2018.
While the name Ajanae has gained popularity in recent years, its historical roots and traditional significance remain somewhat obscure. It is a relatively new name that has emerged as a unique and distinctive choice for parents seeking a modern and culturally diverse name for their children.
People
Ajanae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ajanae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ajanae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ajanae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 813 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ajanae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 421,592 US residents.
Is Ajanae a common name?
We classify Ajanae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 827 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ajanae most popular?
The single biggest year for Ajanae was 2000, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ajanae is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ajanae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ajanae in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.