Ohaji

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-HAH-jee /oʊˈhɑː.dʒi/Medium

Meaning: A modern name with no firmly documented etymology; it carries an Igbo or wider West African feel. We note the route as uncertain rather than claim a fixed source.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm, rhythmic name: Ohaji reads with a West African feel (said 'oh-HAH-jee'). Its route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name with no firmly documented etymology; it carries an Igbo or wider West African feel. We note the route as uncertain rather than claim a fixed source.

U.S. rank (2023)#9508 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 45

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

Ohaji is a modern given name with an African-leaning sound; a firm etymology is not documented, which we note. A warm, rhythmic, uncommon name, rare in the U.S. (said 'oh-HAH-jee').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, warm, and rhythmic.

Did you know? Ohaji reads with an Igbo or wider West African feel, though its precise etymology is not firmly documented — we note that honestly rather than invent a meaning (said 'oh-HAH-jee').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Ohaji — modern name, African-leaning feel; routes uncertain

Variations

OhajaOhajihOhagi

Nicknames

OhaJi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ohaji mean?

Ohaji reads with an Igbo or wider West African feel; a firm etymology is not documented. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ohaji?

It's said oh-HAH-jee /oʊˈhɑː.dʒi/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ohaji a boy or girl name?

Ohaji is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ohaji?

Ohaji is a newly emerging, extremely rare name in the U.S.