Ajani

Boy name

Ajani has been given to 2,499 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 2004.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,499

Peak year

2004 (120 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1974

10-year trend

▲ +59%

Gender split

10% girls / 90% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Ajani — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alanigirl

18,910 babies since 1978

Amanigirl

16,330 babies since 1969

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FAQ

How popular is the name Ajani?

Ajani has been given to 2,499 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Ajani peak?

Ajani peaked in 2004, when 120 babies were given the name.

Is Ajani a girl or boy name?

Ajani is primarily a boy name (90% of babies named Ajani are boys).

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