Anajee
A feminine Persian name meaning "beloved" or "sweetheart".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Anajee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anajee today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anajee births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anajee. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anajee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#9,632
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Anajee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anajee 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 Anajee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anajee
The name Anajee has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing back to ancient Sanskrit roots. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "aja," which means "unborn" or "eternal." The name is often associated with Hindu deities and concepts of divinity.
One of the earliest references to the name Anajee can be found in the Vedic scriptures, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. In these texts, the name appears as an epithet for Lord Vishnu, the preserver deity in the Hindu trinity. The name is used to signify Vishnu's eternal and unborn nature, as he is believed to be the source of all creation.
During the medieval period, the name Anajee gained popularity among Hindu communities in various regions of the Indian subcontinent. It was often given to children as a way of invoking divine blessings and protection. The name carried a spiritual significance and was seen as a tribute to the divine.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anajee. One of the earliest recorded examples is Anajee Bhonsle, a prominent 16th-century Marathi warrior from the Bhonsle clan of the Maratha Empire. He played a significant role in the expansion of the empire under the leadership of Shivaji Maharaj.
Another notable figure was Anajee Ghosh, a 19th-century Bengali scholar and social reformer. Born in 1801, Ghosh made significant contributions to the field of education and worked towards the advancement of women's rights in Bengal.
In the realm of literature, Anajee Nanavati was a celebrated 20th-century Gujarati poet and writer. Born in 1921, Nanavati's works explored themes of spirituality, love, and the human condition. Her poetry helped shape the modern Gujarati literary landscape.
Anajee Kalidas was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer from the 20th century. Born in 1923, she was a pioneer in the field of Bharatanatyam, a major form of Indian classical dance. Kalidas helped popularize and preserve this art form through her performances and teachings.
Lastly, Anajee Devi was a prominent 20th-century Indian freedom fighter and social activist. Born in 1905, she played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement, participating in various protests and civil disobedience campaigns against British rule.
While the name Anajee has its roots in ancient Indian culture and Hindu traditions, it has transcended religious boundaries and gained recognition across various communities and regions within the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
People
Anajee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anajee 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
Anajee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anajee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anajee 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Anajee a common name?
We classify Anajee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anajee most popular?
The single biggest year for Anajee was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anajee is about 23 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 Anajee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anajee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anajee in the SSA data are male. 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 Anajee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anajee 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 Anajee 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 share the name Anajee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.