UK boy's name
Ajai
A masculine Hindu name meaning "invincible" or "unconquerable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ajai is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ajai popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.
This profile covers 98 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Ajai. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ajai ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 boys were registered as Ajai.
- • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ajai as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
9 births
Estimated living
97
2026
Meaning
What does Ajai mean?
The name Ajai finds its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan tongue that served as the linguistic vehicle for many of the Hindu scriptures and philosophical texts. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 to 500 BCE, in the Indian subcontinent.
The name Ajai is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ajaya,' which translates to 'invincible' or 'unconquerable.' It is a compound word formed by the union of the Sanskrit prefix 'a,' meaning 'not,' and the root 'ji,' meaning 'to conquer' or 'to overcome.' The resulting name, Ajai, carries the connotation of one who cannot be defeated or subdued.
While the name does not appear to have been explicitly mentioned in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Vedic era. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 5th century BCE, when an Indian philosopher and grammarian named Ajai Bhatta is said to have lived.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ajai. One such individual was Ajai Singh I (1629-1707), a Rajput ruler of the Amer state (present-day Jaipur) in India, who is renowned for his architectural contributions, including the construction of the iconic Amer Fort and Jantar Mantar observatory.
Another prominent figure was Ajai Shukla (1914-1986), an Indian freedom fighter and politician who played a significant role in the country's independence movement against British rule. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and later became a member of parliament.
In the realm of sports, Ajai Masand (born 1963) is a former Indian cricketer who represented the national team in the 1980s and 1990s. He is remembered for his contributions as a right-arm medium-pace bowler.
The name Ajai has also been associated with the literary world, with Ajai Sahni (1923-2012) being a notable Indian writer and journalist known for his work in both English and Hindi languages.
Lastly, Ajai Naik (born 1976) is a contemporary Indian businessman and entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of the popular online food delivery platform, FoodPanda.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ajai over time
The chart below shows babies named Ajai registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ajai, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ajai by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ajai was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4062 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3292 | 58 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3355 | 29 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2863 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ajai
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Ajai: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ajai in the UK right now?
In 2022, Ajai was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ajai most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Ajai in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ajai?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "invincible" or "unconquerable".
How many people are called Ajai in the UK?
A total of 98 babies have been registered as Ajai across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.