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Pj

♂ Boy

Pronounced PEE-jay /ˈpi.dʒeɪ/Medium

Meaning: An initials-name, spelling out the letters P and J — often standing in for a longer name (Peter John, Paul James, etc.) used on its own. A modern nickname-style name; we note it.Low

In 30 seconds: An initials-name: Pj spells out P and J (said 'PEE-jay'). Modern and casual — we note it's initials.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningAn initials-name, spelling out the letters P and J — often standing in for a longer name (Peter John, Paul James, etc.) used on its own. A modern nickname-style name; we note it.
U.S. rank (2025)#10422 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1984
Total births (all-time)≈ 208

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819702025

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

Pj is a modern initials-name, spelling out P and J, commonly a familiar form of a longer P-J name (Peter John, Paul James). It reads casual and friendly, which we note. Rare as a formal name (said 'PEE-jay').

It appears rarely as a formal given name in the U.S. Rare formally, casual, and modern.

Did you know? Pj is an initials-name, sounding out the letters P and J — often a stand-in for a longer name like Peter John or Paul James, used on its own (said 'PEE-jay').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Pj — Initials-name P + J; noted honestly

Variations

PJPeejayPjay

Nicknames

PeejJay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pj mean?

Pj is an initials-name sounding out P and J, often a familiar form of a longer name; we note it's an initials-name.

How do you pronounce Pj?

It's said PEE-jay /ˈpi.dʒeɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pj a boy or girl name?

Pj is a boy's name.

How popular is Pj?

Pj is rare as a formal given name in the U.S.

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