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2002

First Year

2002

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#15431

Peak Rank

5

Total Count

1

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Aaja

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Àjìjà is the Orisha of the whirlwind, forest, the animals within it and herbalists. In her forests she would find plants with medicinal properties and mix the herbs and roots and other plant parts together to find cures for the sick. She holds the secrets of botany and can be also looked to for help with trading and economic prosperity.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaja) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaja)

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## The Story of Aaja

Aaja first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 5 Aajas were born — ranking #15,431 that year. As of 2026, Aaja ranks #15,431 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Aajas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Aaja

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aaja is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Ajah](/ajah)
* [Asha](/asha)
* [Aji](/aji)
* [Atia](/atia)
* [Aasha](/aasha)
* Oggi
* [Ija](/ija)
* [Eja](/eja)
* [Adja](/adja)
* Ohja
* Aga
* Aaia

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Aaja

What does the name Aaja mean?

Àjìjà is the Orisha of the whirlwind, forest, the animals within it and herbalists. In her forests she would find plants with medicinal properties and mix the herbs and roots and other plant parts together to find cures for the sick. She holds the secrets of botany and can be also looked to for help with trading and economic prosperity.

How popular is Aaja in 2026?

In 2026, Aaja ranks #15,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Aaja most popular?

Aaja reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #15,431 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Aaja a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aaja is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Aaja?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aaja include Aakira, Aakiyah, Aashana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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## About the name Aaja 

Aaja is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Aaja's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #15,431\. Use the chart and map above to compare Aaja's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2002 → ](/year/2002)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.