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Ajani

♂ Boy

Pronounced aj-AN-ee /ædʒ.ˈæn.i/Medium

Meaning: One (we) fought to haveMedium

In 30 seconds: Ajani is a Yoruba boy's name meaning 'one we fought to have'.
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Origin MediumYoruba
MeaningOne (we) fought to have
U.S. rank (2025)#2146 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births67 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,241

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419742025

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

In Yoruba tradition the name carries the sense of a child fought for and hard-won, a meaning rooted in the circumstances of a birth. Written in full Yoruba as Àjàní, with tone marks, it reflects the pitched sounds of the language.

Ajani flows across three open syllables with an easy, rhythmic sound. It has traveled well beyond Yoruba communities while keeping its original meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ajani is 'one (we) fought to have', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Ajani — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Àjàní

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ajani mean?

Ajani is usually explained as meaning 'one (we) fought to have' and is most often linked with Yoruba tradition.

How do you pronounce Ajani?

It's commonly said aj-AN-ee /ædʒ.ˈæn.i/.

Is Ajani a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Ajani?

In 2024, Ajani ranked #2070 in the U.S. for boys, with 72 births recorded.

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