Saji
A boy's name with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Saji is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 11 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Saji is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Saji is a boy's baby name used in Malayalam-speaking South Indian communities, particularly in Kerala. It may be a pet form of Sajith or a standalone name related to the Malayalam word for 'decoration' or 'preparation.'
Common among Kerala Christians and Hindus alike, Saji has the short, friendly quality of a name that works equally well as a nickname and a formal given name — unpretentious and warmly familiar.
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Saji's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Saji has 11 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its open, approachable ending ending on a vowel softens the overall impression.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Saji has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2014.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | — |
The Story of Saji
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Saji is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Saji are most likely born between 2014 and 2018.
How rare is Saji?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Saji is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2014, peaked in the 2010s with 11 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2014–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11882 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13698 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2014–2018