Will my child share the name Saja with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Saja per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Saja in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Saja becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Saja is rising: up 1,111 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,720 in 2012.

Is Saja a good choice for a distinctive name?

Saja 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.

Is Saja a popular baby name in the United States?

Saja does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Saja is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Saja in their class.

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About the Name Saja

Saja has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 202 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #1720 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

Saja is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Saja in their class.