Is Jaja a boy's or girl's name?

Jaja is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jaja most popular?

Jaja reached its peak popularity in 1972 with 20 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jaja?

Jaja is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 109 babies in the U.S. since 1971. Its peak was in 1972.

Jaja

An uncommon African pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameAfricanNot ranked recently Also a pet name

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

a diminutive of the female given names Janet, Jasmin, or Lydia

Jaja is a boy's baby name of African origin, particularly used in West African (especially Igbo and Efik) tradition, meaning 'honored' or used as a name of pride. Jaja of Opobo, the 19th-century Nigerian merchant king who resisted British colonialism, is the name's most celebrated historical bearer.

As a given name, Jaja has a rhythmic, joyful sound that transcends cultural boundaries. Its historical weight in West African history gives it dignity alongside its playful phonetics.

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Popularity Over Time

Jaja has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jaja
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	14	#7255	▼
1980s	28	#6623	▼
1970s	67	#4050	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(14 years, 1971–1992)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jaja
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1992	9	#5839	+4 (80.0%)
1990	5	#8671	0
1989	5	#8421	0
1985	5	#6975	-2 (-28.6%)
1983	7	#5142	+2 (40.0%)
1982	5	#6772	-1 (-16.7%)
1981	6	#5806	-1 (-14.3%)
1978	7	#4751	+2 (40.0%)
1977	5	#6256	-2 (-28.6%)
1975	7	#4526	0
1974	7	#4361	-5 (-41.7%)
1973	12	#2925	-8 (-40.0%)
1972	20	#2039	+11 (122.2%)
1971	9	#3490	—