Saje
Primarily a girl's name of English origin with 139 recorded births. Also given to 50 boys.
Meaning & Origin
When Saje hit its peak of 11 births in 2019, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Saje has carried that momentum forward and remains a live choice today.
In the most recent SSA release, Saje ranks #13180 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Saje is a girl's and boy's baby name of English origin, a phonetic spelling of Sage, from the English word for the fragrant herb, derived from the Latin 'salvia' meaning 'to heal.' The alternative spelling gives it a slightly more unique look while preserving the same fresh, natural sound.
Sage and its variants have surged in popularity as parents embrace botanical names — earthy, wise, and wonderfully simple.
EtymologyShow more
Saje is built from 4 letters and one syllable — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the English naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Saje creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Saje has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 36 | #13631 | — |
| 2010s | 36 | #14729 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 43 | #16478 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 24 | #13732 | — |
The Story of Saje
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Saje is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Saje are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Saje?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Saje — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 43 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Saje by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #13180 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9490 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17321 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14947 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13217 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9631 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15331 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17991 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18639 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12053 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19658 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19915 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19973 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16730 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11163 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15035 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12873 |
| 1999 | 6 | #14073 |
| 1998 | 6 | #13773 |
| 1997 | 7 | #11821 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Saje as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Saje has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 50 births since 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024