Ajai vs Barnes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

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Popularity Comparison

Ajai Rank #7,872
Barnes Rank #7,718

Barnes is more popular, ranked #7718 vs #7872 for Ajai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ajai ___

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Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajai or Barnes more popular?

Barnes is more popular, ranked #7718 compared to Ajai at #7872 in the United States.

What do Ajai and Barnes mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin).

Are Ajai and Barnes boy or girl names?

Ajai is primarily a boy name. Barnes is primarily a boy name.

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