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Ajani

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Pronounced ah-JAH-nee /əˈdʒɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: Ajani is a Yoruba (Nigerian) name usually read as 'he who wins the struggle' or 'the victor,' traditionally given to boys. Used here for a girl, and we note the usual boy lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A Yoruba name of triumph: Ajani means 'he who wins the struggle; victor' (said 'ah-JAH-nee'). Usually a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningAjani is a Yoruba (Nigerian) name usually read as 'he who wins the struggle' or 'the victor,' traditionally given to boys. Used here for a girl, and we note the usual boy lean.
U.S. rank (2025)#13271 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 258

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019792025

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

Ajani is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, generally read as 'he who wins the struggle' or 'the victor.' Traditionally a boys' name, it reads today as strong and rhythmic. As a girl's name it is rare, and we note the lean (said 'ah-JAH-nee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., with heavier use for boys. Rare for girls, strong, and Yoruba.

Did you know? Ajani is a Yoruba name meaning 'he who wins the struggle' — a name of victory traditionally given to boys, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'ah-JAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Ajani — Yoruba 'wins the struggle'; usually boy-leaning

Variations

AjanniAjanaeAjana

Nicknames

AjaJaniAni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ajani mean?

Ajani is Yoruba for 'he who wins the struggle' or 'the victor.'

How do you pronounce Ajani?

It's said ah-JAH-nee /əˈdʒɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Ajani a boy or girl name?

Ajani is traditionally a boys' name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.

How popular is Ajani?

Ajani is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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