Ajit

Ajit - A very unique male name

Ajit appeared on the charts for the first time in 2009 on position #3513. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ajit and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ajit? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ajit. The baby boy name Ajit was given to 9 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3222 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 162,920 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ajit peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 3012.

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Ajit is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ajit is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,693 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,693.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ajit is where you live.

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Ajit origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

'Unconquered, invincible', from Sanskrit Ajita

Ajit is a well-established Indian name from the Sanskrit word for 'unconquered', borne by kings and warriors in Indian tradition. Its US use reflects the Indian diaspora and stays small and steady.

Attested etymology

Ajit is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ajit, pop culture references for the name Ajit and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ajit

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ajit, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ajit

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ajit a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ajit?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-JEET · /əˈdʒiːt/

Around the world

• Ajit (Hindi) — The same name in Hindi and other Indian languages

Spellings and nicknames

• Ajith — A South Indian spelling; a separate established form
• Ajeet — Another transliteration

Famous bearers

• Ajit Pai — American lawyer who served as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (b. 1973) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Ajit is compact, confident and carries a meaning — unconquered — with real strength in it. It travels well between India and the US.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may say AY-jit or ah-JIT before they learn the ah-JEET pronunciation.