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Ajai

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-JY /əˈdʒaɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Ajay — from Sanskrit a-jaya, 'unconquered; invincible; one who cannot be defeated'Low

In 30 seconds: Unconquered; invincible: Ajai spells Ajay. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'uh-JY').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningA spelling of Ajay — from Sanskrit a-jaya, 'unconquered; invincible; one who cannot be defeated'

U.S. rank (2025)#8268 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 276

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

Ajai is a spelling of Ajay — from Sanskrit a-jaya, 'unconquered; invincible; one who cannot be defeated' (an epithet of several gods). A crisp, strong name (said 'uh-JY').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare in this spelling, unconquered-and-invincible at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Ajay means 'unconquered; invincible; one who cannot be defeated' in Sanskrit (a-, 'not', + jaya, 'victory/conquest') — Ajai is a spelling, crisp and strong (said 'uh-JY').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Ajay — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

AjayAjayaAjayi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ajai mean?

Ajai spells Ajay — Sanskrit 'unconquered; invincible; one who cannot be defeated'.

How do you pronounce Ajai?

It's said uh-JY /əˈdʒaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ajai a boy or girl name?

Ajai is a boy's name.

How popular is Ajai?

Ajai is a rare name in the U.S.