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Onaje

♂ Boy

Pronounced oh-NAH-jay /oʊˈnɑ.dʒeɪ/Medium

Meaning: An African (given variously as Swahili/Yoruba) name, glossed 'sensitive; caring; one who has feeling'; sources vary, so routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Sensitive; caring; one who has feeling: Onaje is African. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'oh-NAH-jay').
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Origin LowSwahili, African
MeaningAn African (given variously as Swahili/Yoruba) name, glossed 'sensitive; caring; one who has feeling'; sources vary, so routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9603 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219722024

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

Onaje is an African (given variously as Swahili/Yoruba) name, glossed 'sensitive; caring; one who has feeling' (sources vary, so routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'oh-NAH-jay').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families (borne by the jazz pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs). Rare, sensitive-and-caring at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Onaje is an African name glossed 'sensitive; caring; one who has feeling' — a lyrical, warm name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'oh-NAH-jay').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Onaje — African; routes uncertain

Variations

OnajiOnajae

Nicknames

Naje

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Onaje mean?

Onaje is an African name glossed 'sensitive; caring; one who has feeling'; sources vary, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Onaje?

It's said oh-NAH-jay /oʊˈnɑ.dʒeɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Onaje a boy or girl name?

Onaje is a boy's name.

How popular is Onaje?

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

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