UK girl's name
Ajana
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "kind and gentle".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ajana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ajana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Ajana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Ajana. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ajana ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 girls were registered as Ajana.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ajana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Ajana mean?
The name Ajana is of Sanskrit origin and can be traced back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "ajna," which means "command" or "order." The name is believed to have been in use as early as the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period of Indian history.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ajana can be found in the Upanishads, a collection of ancient philosophical texts that form part of the Hindu scriptures. The name is mentioned in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Ajana. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ajana Maharishi, a renowned sage and philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is credited with founding the school of Samkhya philosophy, one of the six major schools of Indian philosophy.
Another famous Ajana was Ajana Nanda, a ruler of the Nanda Empire in ancient India. He reigned from 424 BCE to 405 BCE and is known for his military conquests and expansion of the Nanda Empire. His reign marked a significant period in Indian history, and he is often regarded as one of the first great empire builders of the subcontinent.
In the field of literature, Ajana Mallika was a renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist who lived during the 7th century CE. She is best known for her work "Rajasekhara Charita," a historical play that depicts the life of King Rajasekhara, a ruler of the Paramara dynasty.
Moving forward in time, Ajana Devi was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who played an active role in the Indian independence movement against British rule. She was born in 1884 and participated in numerous protests and civil disobedience campaigns throughout her life, earning her the respect and admiration of her contemporaries.
Another notable figure with the name Ajana was Ajana Chakravarti, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1917 to 1998. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Odissi dance form, and her contributions to the art form earned her numerous accolades and honors, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the Government of India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ajana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ajana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4763 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Ajana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ajana in the UK right now?
In 2016, Ajana was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ajana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Ajana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ajana?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "kind and gentle".
How many people are called Ajana in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Ajana across the 1 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.