Boy · #8,981 in 2026

Cejay

Name: Popularity of the name Cejay in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cejay, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,981

Peak Rank

#5,876 (2003)

Total Babies

141

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

2022

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#5876

Peak Rank

141

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cejay

Cejay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 12 Cejays were born — ranking #5,876 that year. As of 2026, Cejay ranks #8,981 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 141 Cejays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cejay

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

Seve
Seaway
Ceja
Saia
Suya
Suja
Sijo
Seiyu
Suyo
Syu
Soia
Sinay

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cejay

What does the name Cejay mean?

Cejay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cejay in 2026?

In 2026, Cejay ranks #8,981 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Cejay most popular?

Cejay reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #5,876 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Cejay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cejay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cejay include Latrail, Sabri, Dorean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cejay

Cejay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 141 births in the dataset. Cejay's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #5,876. Use the chart and map above to compare Cejay'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.