Ajani
Boy name · #2156 in 2025 · Uniqueness 60/100
Ajani is currently the #2156 boy name in the United States — 67 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #2641, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 26,866 boys born in 2025 was named Ajani.
The 51-year story
Ajani first appears in the Social Security records in 1974, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2004, when 109 boys were named Ajani — good for #1343 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Ajani per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Ajani in class?
Ajani scores 60 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ajani is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ajani is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ajanis were FL (14), TX (6), CA (5), CO (5), NY (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Ajani
Statistically, parents drawn to Ajani tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Amani, Yovani, Antoni, Jelani, and Damani.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ajani | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | #2145 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2078 |
| 2023 | 87 | #1832 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1665 |
| 2021 | 96 | #1700 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2617 |
| 2019 | 45 | #2766 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2796 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2493 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3358 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2641 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2885 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2278 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2209 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2232 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2144 |
| 2009 | 82 | #1809 |
| 2008 | 96 | #1620 |
| 2007 | 101 | #1552 |
| 2006 | 103 | #1479 |
| 2005 | 88 | #1573 |
| 2004 | 109 | #1343 |
| 2003 | 102 | #1341 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1384 |
| 2001 | 76 | #1572 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ajani a popular boy name?
Ajani ranked #2156 among boys in 2025 with 67 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2641.
When was the name Ajani most popular?
Ajani peaked in 2004, when 109 American boys received the name (ranked #1343 that year). Since 2004 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ajani?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 26,866 newborn American boys was named Ajani. It scores 60/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.