Amaj

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Pronounced AH-mahj /ˈɑ.mɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: A modern African American name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Amir/Amar or a fresh coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Amir/Amar echo: Amaj. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AH-mahj'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern African American name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Amir/Amar or a fresh coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#9922 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

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

Amaj is a modern African American name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Amir/Amar or a fresh coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'AH-mahj').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Amaj is a modern African American name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Amir/Amar — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AH-mahj').

Overall data confidence 16%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

AmaajAmauj

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amaj mean?

Amaj is a modern name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Amir/Amar; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Amaj?

It's said AH-mahj /ˈɑ.mɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amaj a boy or girl name?

Amaj is a boy's name.

How popular is Amaj?

Amaj is a very rare name in the U.S.