Aj is a distinctive choice, ranked #1402 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Aj in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1402
About the Name Aj
Aj has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 409 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #848 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.
Aj is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aj
Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Aj per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aj in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aj has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 409 places in the last five years. Its peak was #848 in 2017. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Aj is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Aj include: AJ Akuoko-Sarpong — Nana Adjoa Akuoko-Sarpong, also known as AJ Akuoko-Sarpong, is a Ghanaian media personality who currently works for Media General owners of TV3 Ghana and its...; AJ Clementine — Avery Jae "AJ" Clementine is a Filipino-Australian model, actress, social media content creator, transgender rights activist, and writer.; AJ Pritchard — Alex Joseph Pritchard is a British dancer and choreographer..
Aj does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Ajs in the wild.
19
UK babies named Aj (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 409 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aj
Likely around 1 other Aj in the class
UK Popularity (2002–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Aj
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Nana Adjoa Akuoko-Sarpong, also known as AJ Akuoko-Sarpong, is a Ghanaian media personality who currently works for Media General owners of TV3 Ghana and its affiliates. She formerly worked for Citi FM and TV.
Avery Jae "AJ" Clementine is a Filipino-Australian model, actress, social media content creator, transgender rights activist, and writer. She is the first transgender person to model for the Australian clothing manufacturer Bonds, and made her runway debut in 2021 at Melbourne Fashion Week.
Alex Joseph Pritchard is a British dancer and choreographer. In 2013, he auditioned for the seventh series of Britain's Got Talent along with professional partner Chloe Hewitt, where they reached the semi-finals.
Alan Joseph Blubaugh is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.