Ajooni
A feminine Hindi name meaning "immortal" or "eternal".
Name Census estimates that about 314 living Americans carry the first name Ajooni. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ajooni today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ajooni births was 2024 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ajooni. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ajooni with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
314
~ 1 in 1,091,574 Americans
Peak year
2024
66 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,630
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Ajooni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ajooni from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 220 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ajooni 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 Ajooni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ajoonis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Indiana recorded the most babies named Ajooni, while Indiana, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 49 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ajooni
The name Ajooni has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjabi language spoken in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. Historically, it was a name given to children born during the month of Ajooni, which corresponds to the Nanakshahi calendar month of Chayt, typically falling between March and April in the Gregorian calendar.
The name itself is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ajooni," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of longevity, immortality, or enduring existence in ancient Indian traditions.
In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, the name Ajooni is mentioned in various contexts, often referring to the eternal nature of the divine or the cycle of birth and rebirth. However, there are no specific historical figures or prominent individuals recorded with this name in early religious or literary works.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ajooni can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure from this era was Ajooni Begum, a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar, who lived from 1564 to 1619.
In more recent history, several individuals with the name Ajooni have gained recognition in various fields. Ajooni Narayanan was an Indian freedom fighter and activist who participated in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, born in 1892 and active until the 1940s.
Ajooni Singh was a prominent Sikh scholar and writer from Punjab, India, who made significant contributions to Punjabi literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, born in 1858 and passing away in 1937.
Ajooni Kaur Sidhu was an accomplished Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her work in promoting and preserving the traditions of Punjabi folk dance. She lived from 1923 to 2015.
Ajooni Bose was an influential Indian architect and urban planner, recognized for her innovative designs and sustainable architectural practices. She was born in 1947 and continues to work in the field.
Ajooni Kalra is a contemporary Indian chef and food writer, renowned for her expertise in Indian cuisine and her efforts in promoting healthy and sustainable eating practices. She was born in 1972 and continues to be an active figure in the culinary world.
People
Ajooni + last name combinations
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FAQ
Ajooni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ajooni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 314 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ajooni 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 1,091,574 US residents.
Is Ajooni a common name?
We classify Ajooni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 316 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ajooni most popular?
The single biggest year for Ajooni was 2024, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ajooni is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ajooni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ajooni a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ajooni 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.
Is Ajooni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ajooni in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ajooni can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Ajooni?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.