Will my child share the name Sanjay with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Sanjay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sanjay in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sanjay becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sanjay is declining: down 277 places since 2018, to #3,689 in 2024. It peaked at #571 in 1998.

Is Sanjay a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sanjay 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 Sanjay a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Sanjay

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Sanjay is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sanjay in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Sanjay

Sanjay is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1121 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #571 in 1998 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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