1968Peak 19782025
Quick answers about Aja
How many people are named Aja?
An estimated 8,148 living Americans are named Aja.
How rare is Aja?
Aja is very rare among babies today, with 44 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 91% from its 1978 peak.
How old is the typical Aja?
The median age of a living American named Aja is approximately 31 years, with most bearers falling between 21 and 42 years old.
Is Aja still popular?
No. Aja is endangered as a baby name, down 91% from its 1978 peak with 44 births in 2025.
Diaspora map
Aja spread fast — broke out in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York (1978) and ran high in 6 states within a decade.
Broke out: California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York, 1978 · over-represented in 6 states over 1 year
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
