Anjay
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 52 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Anjay is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 52 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Anjay is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Anjay is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Ajay — the popular Sanskrit name meaning 'unconquerable' or 'invincible,' from the prefix a- (not) and jaya (victory). Ajay is widely used in India and among South Asian diaspora communities.
With the An- opening, Anjay has a slightly softer sound than Ajay while retaining the same strong, triumphant meaning. It carries the bold, aspirational quality of Sanskrit names that emphasize strength and success.
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Anjay is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Anjay has been recorded as a boy's name since 2000, with 52 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anjay has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2000.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 41 | — |
The Story of Anjay
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Anjay is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Anjay are most likely born between 2000 and 2017.
How rare is Anjay?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anjay is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 41 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Anjay by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2000–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | #10882 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12284 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7725 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7124 |
| 2006 | 8 | #8773 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8710 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10457 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2021