Ajna

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Pronounced AHG-nyah /ˈɑːɡ.njə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit ajna, 'command; to perceive' — the name of the 'third eye' chakra, the center of insight and intuition. A meditative, spiritual name; noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A spiritual Sanskrit name: Ajna is the 'third eye' chakra, 'command; perceive' (said 'AHG-nyah'). Meditative and deep.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit ajna, 'command; to perceive' — the name of the 'third eye' chakra, the center of insight and intuition. A meditative, spiritual name; noted respectfully.

U.S. rank (2023)#15255 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 126

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

Ajna is the Sanskrit 'third eye' chakra ('command; perceive'), the center of insight. It reads meditative and deep — rare in the U.S. (said 'AHG-nyah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, spiritual, and deep.

Did you know? Ajna is Sanskrit for 'command; to perceive' — the 'third eye' chakra, the seat of insight and intuition; a meditative, spiritual name, noted respectfully (said 'AHG-nyah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Ajna — Sanskrit ajna; 'command; perceive'; third-eye chakra; two syllables

Variations

AgyaAjnaaAdnya

Nicknames

AjNaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ajna mean?

Ajna is Sanskrit for 'command; perceive' — the name of the 'third eye' chakra.

How do you pronounce Ajna?

It's said AHG-nyah /ˈɑːɡ.njə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ajna a boy or girl name?

Ajna is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Ajna?

Ajna is a rare name in the U.S.