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Summary

The name Ajay has its roots in Sanskrit, meaning 'unconquerable' or 'invincible'. It evolved from the historical form 'Ajaya'. The name is often associated with strength and resilience, and while it has no biblical relevance, it has gained significant popularity in India and among the diaspora in recent decades.

The name Ajay is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ajay has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Ajay' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1987th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1484th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1187th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1695th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ajay' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.