UK boy's name
Sujay
A masculine Hindu name meaning "well-born" or "born in a fortunate way".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sujay is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sujay popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2004 to 2015. 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 60% 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 Sujay. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sujay ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 5 boys were registered as Sujay.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sujay as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Sujay mean?
The name Sujay has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "su," meaning good or auspicious, and "jaya," meaning victory or triumph. The name thus carries the meaning of "good victory" or "glorious triumph."
In ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, the name Sujay is mentioned as a name given to individuals who were believed to have achieved great victories or triumphs in their lives, whether in battle, spiritual pursuits, or other endeavors. It was often associated with warriors, kings, and spiritual leaders who overcame significant challenges or adversities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sujay can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this epic, Sujay is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava brothers in the great Kurukshetra war.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sujay. One of the most famous was Sujay Chakravarty (1933-2005), an Indian poet, writer, and academic who made significant contributions to Bengali literature. He was a recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award, India's highest literary honor.
Another notable figure was Sujay Krishna Mukherjee (1923-1987), an Indian classical singer and musician who popularized the Dhrupad style of Hindustani classical music. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, in recognition of his contribution to music.
In the realm of science, Sujay Banerjee (1934-2019) was an eminent Indian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and particle physics. He served as the Director of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai, India.
Sujay Vikram Singh (born 1964) is a prominent Indian writer, journalist, and human rights activist who has written extensively on issues related to conflict, human rights, and social justice in South Asia. He has been a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism.
Sujay Dutt (born 1948) is an Indian actor and former politician who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. He served as a member of the Indian Parliament from 2009 to 2014, representing the Samajwadi Party.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sujay over time
The chart below shows babies named Sujay registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sujay, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sujay by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sujay 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 | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3576 | 11 | 3 |
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- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- 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
Sujay: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sujay in the UK right now?
In 2015, Sujay was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Sujay most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 5 babies registered as Sujay in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sujay?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "well-born" or "born in a fortunate way".
How many people are called Sujay in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Sujay 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.