UK girl's name
Aji
Variously given as having Japanese roots meaning "bright one" or "taste".
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.
Aji is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aji popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 7 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1997 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 47 living people in the UK are called Aji. 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
- • Aji ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 7 girls were registered as Aji.
- • About 47 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aji as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
7 births
Estimated living
47
2026
Meaning
What does Aji mean?
The name Aji has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "aji," which means "unborn" or "eternal." The name is closely associated with Hindu mythology and philosophy.
In Sanskrit texts, Aji is mentioned as one of the names of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector deity in the Hindu trinity. The name signifies Vishnu's eternal and imperishable nature, as he is believed to be the source of all creation and the ultimate reality.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aji can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures, which dates back to approximately 1500-1200 BCE. The name is mentioned in several hymns and verses, often in reference to the divine or spiritual aspects of existence.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aji. One of the earliest recorded was Aji Chuang, a renowned Taoist philosopher and writer who lived in China during the 4th century CE. He is known for his works on the principles of effortless action and harmony with nature.
In the 12th century CE, Aji Amin al-Din Ata Malik Juvayni was a prominent Persian historian and statesman who served as the governor of Baghdad under the Mongol Empire. His historical work, "The World Conqueror's History," is considered a valuable source for the study of the Mongol period.
During the 16th century, Aji Torizuka was a Japanese samurai warrior and military strategist who played a significant role in the battles of the Sengoku period. He is remembered for his loyalty and bravery on the battlefield.
In the 19th century, Aji Vir Singh was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. He is celebrated as a martyr for his sacrifices in the struggle for India's freedom.
More recently, in the 20th century, Aji Piper was an American architect and designer known for his innovative and sustainable architectural projects. He was a pioneer in the use of eco-friendly materials and sustainable construction methods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aji over time
The chart below shows babies named Aji registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Aji, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aji by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aji 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 | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4554 | 14 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3662 | 26 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3174 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Aji
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aji: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aji in the UK right now?
In 2022, Aji was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aji most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 7 babies registered as Aji in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aji?
Variously given as having Japanese roots meaning "bright one" or "taste".
How many people are called Aji in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Aji across the 11 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.