Ohajee
A feminine Vietnamese name meaning "moonlight on the water".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Ohajee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ohajee today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ohajee births was 1996 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ohajee. 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 Ohajee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1996
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,700
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Ohajee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ohajee 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 Ohajee 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ohajee
The name Ohajee is thought to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, with records of its use dating back to the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "ohaja," which means "self-born" or "self-created," and is believed to have been used as a name to honor deities or individuals who were revered for their spiritual enlightenment or divine nature.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Ohajee can be found in the Hindu sacred text, the Bhagavad Gita, where it is mentioned as the name of a sage or wise teacher. This reference suggests that the name may have been associated with wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual guidance in ancient Indian culture.
During the medieval period, the name Ohajee appeared in several historical records and texts from various regions of India, including the Gupta Empire and the Chola Dynasty. It was often used as a name for religious leaders, scholars, and poets, reflecting the reverence and respect accorded to individuals who possessed deep knowledge and understanding.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Ohajee was a 12th-century Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Deccan region of India. His works, which included commentaries on ancient Hindu texts and original poetry, were highly influential and contributed to the preservation and dissemination of Sanskrit literature during that era.
Another influential figure with the name Ohajee was a 16th-century Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher from the Mughal Empire. He was renowned for his teachings on the unity of all religions and his efforts to promote harmony and understanding between different faiths.
In the 18th century, an Indian philosopher and social reformer named Ohajee Tata played a significant role in advocating for the advancement of education and the rights of women in India. His progressive ideas and activism had a lasting impact on the social and cultural landscape of the region.
Ohajee was also the name of a 19th-century Indian artist and painter who gained recognition for his intricate and vibrant depictions of Hindu deities and mythological scenes. His works were widely celebrated for their technical mastery and cultural significance.
While the name Ohajee has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its way into various regions and communities around the world, reflecting the rich diversity of human cultures and the enduring influence of ancient traditions.
People
Ohajee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ohajee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ohajee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ohajee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ohajee 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 Ohajee a common name?
We classify Ohajee 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 Ohajee most popular?
The single biggest year for Ohajee was 1996, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ohajee is about 29 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 Ohajee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ohajee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ohajee 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 Ohajee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ohajee 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 Ohajee 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 Americans are named Ohajee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.