NAME PROFILE
Ajai
A modern African-American name often interpreted as 'God is gracious' or 'beautiful'; it describes a person who is radiant, strong-willed, and possesses a deeply creative spirit that inspires those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 458 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1998 |
| Most recent | 1998 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Shanique Myrie (Human rights activist and legal litigant) · Shaniqua Tompkins (Media personality and entrepreneur) · Shaneka Knight (Professional basketball player) · Shaniqua McClendon (Political strategist and advocate) · Shanequa Reed (Acclaimed author and educator)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShaneShayNikkiQue
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