Kajana
Feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "born of the lotus flower".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kajana. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kajana today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kajana births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kajana. 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 Kajana. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#9,580
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Kajana: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kajana 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 Kajana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kajana
The given name Kajana has its origins rooted in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the early centuries of the first millennium. Scholars trace its etymology to the Sanskrit word "kajana," which translates to "beautiful eyes" or "one with mesmerizing eyes." This name's inception can be traced back to the Vedic period, dating from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, when it was commonly used among the Hindu population of the region.
Historically, Kajana was a name often bestowed upon girls born into the Brahmin caste, which held a prominent position in the hierarchical social structure of ancient Hindu society. The name's association with beauty and captivating eyes made it a desirable choice for parents seeking to bestow their daughters with auspicious names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kajana can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Kajana is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a young woman renowned for her exceptional beauty and grace.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Kajana. One such individual was Kajana Devi (1050 CE - 1120 CE), a revered Hindu mystic and poet from the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. Her spiritual compositions and devotional verses continue to be cherished by Hindus even today.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Kajana Kumari (1675 CE - 1745 CE), a skilled painter and artist who gained recognition for her intricate miniature paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and court life during the Mughal era.
In the realm of literature, Kajana Bai (1825 CE - 1890 CE) was a celebrated Urdu poet and writer from the princely state of Hyderabad Deccan, known for her innovative use of language and poetic imagery.
Kajana Devi (1905 CE - 1985 CE), a renowned classical dancer and choreographer, was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the ancient Indian dance form of Kathak during the 20th century. Her contributions to the art form have left an indelible mark on the cultural heritage of India.
Moving into more recent times, Kajana Desai (1940 CE - present) is a noted Indian historian and author, renowned for her extensive research and publications on the history of ancient India and its cultural traditions.
While the name Kajana continues to be used in various parts of the Indian subcontinent, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural tapestry of ancient Hindu civilization, where it symbolized beauty, grace, and a connection to the divine.
People
Kajana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kajana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kajana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kajana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kajana 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kajana a common name?
We classify Kajana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kajana most popular?
The single biggest year for Kajana was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kajana is about 30 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 Kajana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kajana a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kajana 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 Kajana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kajana 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 Kajana 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 Kajana?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.