Ajay

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-JAY /əˈdʒeɪ/High

Meaning: Invincible; unconquered; from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not + jay: victory/conquer — one who cannot be conquered)High

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name meaning 'invincible' or 'unconquered,' from a (not) + jay (victory). One of India's most popular names, Ajay carries the powerful meaning of one who cannot be defeated.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningInvincible; unconquered; from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not + jay: victory/conquer — one who cannot be conquered)

U.S. rank (2025)#2230 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births63 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,587

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

Ajay comes from Sanskrit Ajay (a: not/un + jay: victory/conquest — one who is invincible, unconquerable). It is one of India's most common masculine names, used across Hindu communities throughout the subcontinent.

Ajay ranked #2435 for boys in 2024, used in South Asian and Indian American communities in the United States.

Did you know? Ajay Devgn (born 1969) is one of Bollywood's biggest stars, known for action films and blockbusters. His career spans over 30 years with films grossing billions of rupees — and his name Ajay (invincible) perfectly matches his screen image as an unstoppable action hero.

Overall data confidence 92%

Behind the Name — Ajay — Sanskrit etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AjitAjyay

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Ajay Devgn (1969–present)
Indian Bollywood actor and filmmaker with a decades-long career, known for action films and as one of India's most bankable stars. Born Vishal Veeru Devgan.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ajay mean?

Ajay means 'invincible' or 'unconquered,' from Sanskrit a (not) + jay (victory/conquest).

How do you pronounce Ajay?

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

Is Ajay a boy or girl name?

Ajay is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ajay?

Ajay ranked #2435 for U.S. boys in 2024.