Boy · #8,823 in 2026

Sujay

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

Current Rank

#8,823

Peak Rank

#4,198 (2005)

Total Babies

270

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2021

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#4198

Peak Rank

270

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sujay

Sujay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 21 Sujays were born — ranking #4,198 that year. As of 2026, Sujay ranks #8,823 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 270 Sujays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Sujay

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

Suya
Suja
Suyo
Seaway
Ceja
Saia
Sijo
Seiyu
Syu
Soia
Suwa
Cea

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sujay

What does the name Sujay mean?

Sujay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sujay in 2026?

In 2026, Sujay ranks #8,823 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Sujay most popular?

Sujay reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #4,198 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Sujay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sujay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sujay include Jovanie, Christyan, Makale. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sujay

Sujay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 270 births in the dataset. Sujay's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #4,198. Use the chart and map above to compare Sujay'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.