Aja
Pronunciation: [ EYE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 90 babies have been named Aja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aja is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,440 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,440
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Aja is also used as a girl name, ranked #2617.
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About the Name Aja
Aja is a boy name .
Is Aja a boy or girl name? Aja is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,440 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,617. Aja is more commonly used as a girl name.
Aja is currently ranked #21,440 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Aja include Ajani, Ajay, Ajax . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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