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Sanjay

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Pronounced SUN-jay /ˈsʌn.dʒeɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit Sanjaya, 'triumphant, completely victorious' — the wise charioteer-narrator of the MahabharataHigh

In 30 seconds: Fully victorious: Sanjay is Sanskrit for 'triumphant, completely victorious' — the wise narrator of the Mahabharata. Strong, classic, and proud.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit Sanjaya, 'triumphant, completely victorious' — the wise charioteer-narrator of the Mahabharata

U.S. rank (2025)#5012 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,606

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

Sanjay comes from Sanskrit Sanjaya, 'triumphant, completely victorious' (the seer-charioteer who narrated the Bhagavad Gita's battle). A strong, classic name across India (actor Sanjay Dutt; PM-era figure Sanjay Gandhi).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, fully-victorious at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Sanjaya, 'completely victorious', was the wise charioteer who narrated the Mahabharata's great battle to the blind king — a strong, classic Indian name (actor Sanjay Dutt).

Overall data confidence 85%

Sanskrit references — Sanjaya — etymology

Variations

SanjayaSanjai

Nicknames

Sanju

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sanjay mean?

Sanjay is Sanskrit for 'triumphant, completely victorious'.

How do you pronounce Sanjay?

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

Is Sanjay a boy or girl name?

Sanjay is a boy's name.

How popular is Sanjay?

Sanjay is a rare name in the U.S.