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Aja

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Pronounced A-juh /ˈæ.dʒə/Medium

Meaning: GoatMedium

In 30 seconds: Aja is a name of Biblical German origin meaning 'goat'.

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Origin MediumBiblical German

MeaningGoat

U.S. rank (2024)#2594 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births67 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,269

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aja is recorded as a Biblical German name meaning 'goat', a short, vowel-rich form. American Olympic bobsled medalist Aja Evans carries this spelling.

Its only recorded variant here is Aia, a near-identical respelling that keeps the same compact, open sound.

Did you know? Aja appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Aja — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Aia

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Aja Evans (1988–present)
American Olympic medalist bobsledder.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aja mean?

Aja is usually explained as meaning 'goat' and is most often linked with Biblical German tradition.

How do you pronounce Aja?

It's commonly said A-juh /ˈæ.dʒə/.

Is Aja a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aja is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aja?

In 2024, Aja ranked #2594 in the U.S. for girls, with 67 births recorded.