Gaije
A masculine Persian name meaning "holder of the royal crown".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Gaije. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gaije today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gaije births was 2004 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gaije. 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 Gaije. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2004
9 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,175
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Gaije: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gaije 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 Gaije 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gaije
The name Gaije has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "gaja," which means "elephant." This name likely originated in regions where elephants were revered and held significance in cultural traditions.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Gaije can be found in the Mahabharata, a ancient Indian epic from around the 3rd century BCE. The name appears as a minor character, a warrior in the great battle described in the text. This suggests that the name was in use among certain warrior classes or kingdoms of that era.
In the 2nd century CE, there are records of a Buddhist monk named Gaije who traveled extensively throughout India and the neighboring regions, spreading the teachings of Buddhism. His travels and teachings are documented in several historical texts from that period.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over parts of northern India between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, there was a notable scholar and poet named Gaije who authored several works in Sanskrit literature. His poems and writings on philosophy and spirituality were widely acclaimed and studied.
In the 7th century CE, a powerful king named Gaije ruled over a small kingdom in the central region of India. Historical accounts describe him as a just and wise ruler who expanded his territory through strategic alliances and diplomacy rather than warfare.
Fast forward to the 12th century CE, and there was a renowned architect and sculptor named Gaije who was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic temples and monuments in southern India. His intricate carvings and architectural styles influenced many subsequent generations of builders and artisans.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Gaije, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and connections to various fields of achievement across different eras in the Indian subcontinent.
People
Gaije + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gaije as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gaije: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gaije?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gaije 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Gaije a common name?
We classify Gaije as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gaije most popular?
The single biggest year for Gaije was 2004, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gaije is about 20 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 Gaije in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gaije a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gaije 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 Gaije still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gaije 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 Gaije 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 Gaije?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.