Unisex · #11,471 in 2026

Ajene

Current Rank
#11,471
Peak Rank
#3,385 (1977)
Total Babies
89
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,721 (59 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,385 (89 total)
👦As Boy Name
1973
First Year
2005
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#3385
Peak Rank
89
Total Count
13
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1992
First Year
2001
Last Year
1996
Peak Year
#6721
Peak Rank
59
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Ajene

As a girl name

Ajene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1992, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 13 Ajenes were born — ranking #6,721 that year. As of 2026, Ajene ranks #15,352 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 59 Ajenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ajene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1973, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 11 Ajenes were born — ranking #3,385 that year. As of 2026, Ajene ranks #11,471 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 89 Ajenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ajene

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

  • Agene
  • Adjoin
  • Ajan
  • Agin
  • Adjourn
  • Edgin
  • Ajee
  • Egin
  • Augean
  • Ijon
  • Ojen
  • Again

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ajene

What does the name Ajene mean?
Ajene is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ajene in 2026?
In 2026, Ajene ranks #11,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ajene most popular?
Ajene reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #3,385 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Ajene a unisex name?
Yes — Ajene is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 40% of Ajenes assigned female and 60% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ajene?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ajene include Holsey, Bunnie, Thelton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ajene

Ajene is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 89 births in the dataset. Ajene's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #3,385. Use the chart and map above to compare Ajene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.