Girl
Sanskrit
2 syllables
Aja
AY-zhuh
/ˈeɪ.ʒə/
"Eternal and unborn" — a mystical name of Sanskrit origin with musical cool
Aja has roots in Sanskrit, where it can mean unborn or eternal, as well as being a name for the divine goat in Hindu mythology. The name gained cultural prominence in English-speaking countries through Steely Dan's landmark 1977 album Aja, which brought the name a sophisticated, artistic association. It is also used as a variant of the Yoruba name Aja and as an Americanized spelling of the Czech name Ája.
Quick Facts
Letters3
SyllablesA · ja
GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Root WordAja
MeaningGoat, unborn, eternal
PopularityRare
Peak Year1980
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayApril 3
Nicknames
AJAjeJay
About the Name Aja
Aja has multiple meanings depending on origin. In Sanskrit it can mean unborn or eternal. In Yoruba tradition it relates to a forest spirit. The name also gained fame from a 1977 Steely Dan album.
Aja has roots in Sanskrit, Yoruba, and Czech naming traditions. In the US it is often simply a creative modern name influenced by the Steely Dan album.
Aja is rare and distinctive. It sees modest but consistent use in the United States, appealing to parents who want a short, striking name.
Aja Renee, Aja Simone, and Aja Celeste are chic combinations that let the short first name breathe with a longer middle.
Ajas are often perceived as creative, cool, and independent — a name with an artistic, effortlessly stylish aura.
The most common English spelling is Aja. It can also be spelled Asia, Aya, or Ája (Czech form).
Personality of Aja
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Aja
Creativity
92%
Elegance
80%
Independence
88%
Intelligence
82%
Strength
74%
Warmth
70%
Famous People Named Aja
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Aja (Steely Dan album)
Landmark 1977 jazz-rock album and Grammy winner for Best Engineered Recording
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Aja Naomi King
American actress known for How to Get Away with Murder
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Aja Wilson
American basketball player, WNBA champion and All-Star
Middle Names for Aja
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Aja
Aja Renee
Aja Marie
Aja Simone
Aja Celeste
Aja Noelle
Aja Elise
Aja Jade
Aja Sage
Aja Soleil
Aja Rose
Names Similar to Aja
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Sibling Name Ideas
History of Aja
1000 BC
Aja used in Sanskrit texts as a name for the divine and the eternal
1970
Aja begins appearing as a given name in the United States
1977
Steely Dan releases the album Aja, boosting the name's cool factor
1980
Aja reaches its peak US popularity as a girls name
Numerology & Symbolism of Aja
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aquarius
1
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Electric Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
🌸
Lucky Flower
Orchid
Aja Around the World
How Aja is written in different languages and scripts
آجا
Arabic
アジャ
Japanese
Аджа
Russian
아자
Korean
阿嘉
Chinese
Άτζα
Greek
अजा
Hindi
אַג'ָה
Hebrew
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