Find out how popular the first name Ejay has been for the last 25 years (from 1999 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ejay by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Ejay is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 13 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ejay.

The history of the first name Ejay

The name Ejay has its origins in the ancient Persian language, dating back to the 6th century BCE. It is derived from the Old Persian word "aži," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." This name was commonly used among the nobility and ruling class of the Achaemenid Empire, which spanned regions of modern-day Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ejay can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a monumental rock relief commissioned by the Achaemenid king Darius the Great in 520 BCE. This inscription, carved into the side of a mountain, mentions an individual named Ejay who held a high-ranking position in the royal court.

During the Sasanian Empire (224-651 CE), which succeeded the Achaemenids, the name Ejay continued to be popular among the Persian aristocracy. It is believed that a prominent military commander named Ejay served under the Sasanian king Khosrau I in the 6th century CE.

In the 9th century CE, the name Ejay appeared in the famous Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) by the poet Ferdowsi. One of the characters in the epic, a brave warrior, bears the name Ejay.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ejay:

1. Ejay al-Khwarizmi (780-850 CE), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer, considered one of the founders of modern algebra.
2. Ejay Ibn Sina (980-1037 CE), a Persian polymath and one of the most influential philosophers and physicians of the Islamic Golden Age.
3. Ejay al-Din Rumi (1207-1273 CE), a renowned Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic, widely celebrated for his spiritual writings.
4. Ejay Khayyam (1048-1131 CE), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet, best known for his quatrains (Rubaiyat).
5. Ejay Mirza (1452-1501 CE), a Persian prince and statesman who served as the governor of several provinces under the Safavid dynasty.

While the name Ejay has its roots in ancient Persian culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.

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