UK boy's name
Arjay
Contemporary variation of Arjun, a Hindu masculine name meaning "bright".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arjay is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arjay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2009 to 2023. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Arjay. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arjay ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 boys were registered as Arjay.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arjay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Arjay mean?
The given name Arjay is a modern variation of the traditional name Arjun, which has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language from the Indian subcontinent. Arjun is derived from the Sanskrit word "arjuna," which means "bright, shining, or white." This name is closely associated with the epic Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where Arjuna is one of the central characters and a skilled warrior prince.
Arjuna, the hero of the Mahabharata, is known for his unwavering courage, skillful archery, and his close relationship with Lord Krishna, who serves as his mentor and guide. The Mahabharata is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE, and the name Arjuna has been in use since ancient times in India.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arjun can be found in the Ramayana, another ancient Hindu epic, where it is mentioned as the name of a character. Over the centuries, the name has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history, including Arjun Dev Bundela (1494-1572), a Rajput ruler of the Bundela dynasty, and Arjun Singh Bundela (1651-1688), another Bundela ruler known for his military campaigns.
In more recent times, the name has been associated with several famous individuals, including Arjun Singh (1930-2011), an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and held various cabinet positions in the Indian government. Arjun Atwal (born 1973) is a professional golfer from India who has won multiple tournaments on the PGA Tour and European Tour. Arjun Rampal (born 1972) is a renowned Indian actor and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows.
While the name Arjun has been predominantly associated with Indian culture and Hindu mythology, the variation Arjay has gained popularity as a given name in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Indian diaspora populations or among those inspired by the name's cultural and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arjay over time
The chart below shows babies named Arjay registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arjay, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arjay by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arjay 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 | #4420 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3937 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Arjay
- 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
Arjay: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arjay in the UK right now?
In 2023, Arjay was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Arjay most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Arjay in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arjay?
Contemporary variation of Arjun, a Hindu masculine name meaning "bright".
How many people are called Arjay in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Arjay across the 4 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.