Eimaj
A variant spelling of the masculine name James of Hebrew origin meaning "he who supplants".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Eimaj. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eimaj today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eimaj births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eimaj. 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 Eimaj. 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
#9,948
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Eimaj: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eimaj 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 Eimaj 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 Eimaj
The given name Eimaj has an intriguing history that spans various cultures and eras. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia between the 4th and 3rd millennia BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian word "eimaj," which translates to "radiant one" or "shining star."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eimaj can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian epic poem dating back to around 2100 BCE. In this literary masterpiece, Eimaj is mentioned as the name of a wise and revered sage who guides the protagonist, Gilgamesh, on his quest for immortality.
During the height of the Babylonian Empire, which ruled Mesopotamia from the 18th to the 6th century BCE, the name Eimaj gained popularity among the ruling class. Eimaj was the name of a prominent Babylonian astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the development of the calendar system.
In ancient Greek mythology, Eimaj was the name of a nymph who was revered for her beauty and grace. She was said to be the companion of the goddess Artemis, and her name was often invoked in poetry and literature as a symbol of radiance and purity.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Eimaj, including:
1. Eimaj ibn Abi al-Ayzar (720-804 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar during the Abbasid Caliphate.
2. Eimaj al-Andalusi (1009-1093 CE), a renowned Andalusian philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of optics.
3. Eimaj Banu (1356-1429 CE), a skilled Persian calligrapher and artist who was renowned for her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works.
4. Eimaj Khatun (1497-1561 CE), a powerful and influential Mughal empress who played a pivotal role in the governance of the Mughal Empire during her husband's reign.
5. Eimaj al-Din al-Afghani (1838-1897 CE), an influential Islamic philosopher and political activist who played a significant role in the late 19th century Pan-Islamic movement.
The name Eimaj has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various civilizations throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on its meaning and significance.
People
Eimaj + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eimaj as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eimaj: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eimaj?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eimaj 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 Eimaj a common name?
We classify Eimaj 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 Eimaj most popular?
The single biggest year for Eimaj was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eimaj 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 Eimaj in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eimaj a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eimaj 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 Eimaj still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eimaj 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 Eimaj 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 have Eimaj as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.