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Ajak

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-jak /ˈɑː.dʒak/Medium

Meaning: Ajak is a name from the Dinka people of South Sudan, used as both a given name and a family name. Specific glosses vary by source and are not firmly settled here, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp two-beat name from South Sudan: Ajak is a Dinka name and clan name (said 'AH-jak').
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Origin LowSouth Sudanese
MeaningAjak is a name from the Dinka people of South Sudan, used as both a given name and a family name. Specific glosses vary by source and are not firmly settled here, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12373 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201320062024

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

Ajak is a name from the Dinka people of South Sudan, used as a given name and a family name. Precise meanings vary by source and are not firmly settled, which we note; it travels with the South Sudanese diaspora (said 'AH-jak').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and rich in East African heritage.

Did you know? Ajak is a Dinka name carried by South Sudanese families as both a first name and a clan name — a compact, heritage-rich pick (said 'AH-jak').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ajak — Dinka (South Sudanese) given/clan name; glosses vary

Variations

AjackAjaak

Nicknames

AjJak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ajak mean?

Ajak is a Dinka name from South Sudan, used as a given name and clan name; precise glosses vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ajak?

It's said AH-jak /ˈɑː.dʒak/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ajak a boy or girl name?

Ajak is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ajak?

Ajak is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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