Ajay vs Sahil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ajay

Boy #2,448 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unconquerable, invincible"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,448
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
AJ

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ajay Rank #2,448
Sahil Rank #2,462

Ajay is more popular, ranked #2448 vs #2462 for Sahil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ajay ___

  • Ajay Kumar
  • Ajay Singh
  • Ajay Dev
  • Ajay Raj
  • Ajay Rajan
  • Ajay Pal

Sahil ___

  • Sahil Ahmad
  • Sahil Khan
  • Sahil Raza
  • Sahil Hassan
  • Sahil Arjun
  • Sahil Patel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ajay

Vijay Rohan Priya Ananya Arjun

If you choose Sahil

Zara Aisha Rohan Priya Aryan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ajay or Sahil more popular?

Ajay is more popular, ranked #2448 compared to Sahil at #2462 in the United States.

What do Ajay and Sahil mean?

Ajay means "unconquerable, invincible" (Sanskrit origin). Sahil means "shore, coast" (Arabic origin).

Are Ajay and Sahil boy or girl names?

Ajay is primarily a boy name. Sahil is primarily a boy name.

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