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UK girl's name

Ajooni

A feminine Hindi name meaning "immortal" or "eternal".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ajooni is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ajooni popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #795, with 47 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 47 births.

This profile covers 224 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. 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.

Ajooni is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 223 living people in the UK are called Ajooni. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ajooni ranked #795 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 47 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 47 girls were registered as Ajooni.
  • About 223 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ajooni as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#795

2024

Births in 2024

47

Latest year

Peak year

2024

47 births

Estimated living

223

2026

Meaning

What does Ajooni mean?

The name Ajooni has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjabi language spoken in the northern regions of India and Pakistan. Historically, it was a name given to children born during the month of Ajooni, which corresponds to the Nanakshahi calendar month of Chayt, typically falling between March and April in the Gregorian calendar.

The name itself is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ajooni," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of longevity, immortality, or enduring existence in ancient Indian traditions.

In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, the name Ajooni is mentioned in various contexts, often referring to the eternal nature of the divine or the cycle of birth and rebirth. However, there are no specific historical figures or prominent individuals recorded with this name in early religious or literary works.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ajooni can be traced back to the 16th century, during the reign of the Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent. One notable figure from this era was Ajooni Begum, a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar, who lived from 1564 to 1619.

In more recent history, several individuals with the name Ajooni have gained recognition in various fields. Ajooni Narayanan was an Indian freedom fighter and activist who participated in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, born in 1892 and active until the 1940s.

Ajooni Singh was a prominent Sikh scholar and writer from Punjab, India, who made significant contributions to Punjabi literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, born in 1858 and passing away in 1937.

Ajooni Kaur Sidhu was an accomplished Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her work in promoting and preserving the traditions of Punjabi folk dance. She lived from 1923 to 2015.

Ajooni Bose was an influential Indian architect and urban planner, recognized for her innovative designs and sustainable architectural practices. She was born in 1947 and continues to work in the field.

Ajooni Kalra is a contemporary Indian chef and food writer, renowned for her expertise in Indian cuisine and her efforts in promoting healthy and sustainable eating practices. She was born in 1972 and continues to be an active figure in the culinary world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ajooni over time

The chart below shows babies named Ajooni registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ajooni, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 47 births in 2024, compared with 47 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ajooni
012243547201220182024

Decades

Ajooni by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ajooni 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 #1192 158 5
2010s #3211 66 8

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FAQ

Ajooni: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ajooni in the UK right now?

In 2024, Ajooni was ranked #795 for girls in England and Wales, with 47 births registered.

When was Ajooni most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 47 babies registered as Ajooni in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ajooni?

A feminine Hindi name meaning "immortal" or "eternal".

How many people are called Ajooni in the UK?

A total of 224 babies have been registered as Ajooni across the 13 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.