UK boy's name
Saajan
Dear lover or sweetheart, derived from a Sanskrit term of endearment.
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.
Saajan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Saajan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 8 births.
This profile covers 86 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 85 living people in the UK are called Saajan. 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
- • Saajan ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 8 boys were registered as Saajan.
- • About 85 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saajan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2000
8 births
Estimated living
85
2026
Meaning
What does Saajan mean?
The name Saajan is derived from the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BC to 500 BC. The name is rooted in the Sanskrit word "sajjana," which translates to "a good person" or "a virtuous person."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saajan appears in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior. This ancient text, which dates back to the 8th or 9th century BCE, is considered one of the most significant literary works in Sanskrit literature.
In the 12th century CE, a famous Indian poet and philosopher named Saajan Suri gained recognition for his contributions to the Jain tradition. He authored several works on Jain philosophy and is remembered for his profound teachings on non-violence and spiritual enlightenment.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled a significant portion of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, the name Saajan was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Saajan Khan, a distinguished military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century.
In more recent history, Saajan Singh Bakshi, born in 1888, was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and political activist. He played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.
Another notable figure named Saajan was Saajan Bhandari, an Indian cricketer who represented the national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a skilled batsman and played a pivotal role in India's victories during his cricketing career.
Over the centuries, the name Saajan has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, poets, philosophers, freedom fighters, and sportspersons. While its roots can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit, the name continues to hold cultural significance and is widely used across different regions of India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saajan over time
The chart below shows babies named Saajan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Saajan, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saajan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saajan 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 | #3633 | 24 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3878 | 13 | 3 |
| 2000s | #2842 | 33 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2488 | 16 | 4 |
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- Sam 20,889
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- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Saajan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saajan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Saajan was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Saajan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 8 babies registered as Saajan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saajan?
Dear lover or sweetheart, derived from a Sanskrit term of endearment.
How many people are called Saajan in the UK?
A total of 86 babies have been registered as Saajan across the 19 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.