Ajani
How to say it: uh-JAH-nee · /əˈdʒɑni/
From Yoruba, often interpreted as victorious or one who wins - widely used in African diaspora.
Ajani was the 1,716th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 67 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,368 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,716 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 67 |
| Share of births | 1 in 49,482 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,368 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Ajani is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- AJ
- Jani
- Ani
Honouring a Ajani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ajani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Yoruba.
Famous people named Ajani
- Ajani Fortune (born 2002)Trinidadian footballer
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