Sajani
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 25 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and three syllables, Sajani hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2007, with 25 total recorded births.
Sajani is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Sajani is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Sajani is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one' — from the Sanskrit sajani, a term of deep affection used in Hindi poetry and devotional music. It appears in classical bhajans and lyric verse as an address to a cherished companion or beloved.
Sajani carries the warmth of centuries of South Asian poetry within its four syllables. For families with Indian heritage, it's a name steeped in musical and literary tradition — intimate, lyrical, and full of feeling.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Sajani's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Sajani follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Sajani's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sajani has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | — |
| 2010s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 13 | — |
The Story of Sajani
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Sajani is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Sajani are most likely born between 2007 and 2017.
How rare is Sajani?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sajani is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2000s with 13 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2007–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | #14860 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16592 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19657 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13691 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2023