Sanjay

Sanjay - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Sanjay at a glance

Sanjay is ranked #4258 among boy baby names in 2022, with 5 births in 2022. It peaked in 1973 at #1033 and first appeared on the charts in 1962.

Rank in 2022
#4258
Births in 2022
5
Peak year
1973 (#1033)
First appeared
1962
Trend
#3106 in 2017 → #4258 in 2022 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 299,970 boys
Visitor rating
4.2/5 (9 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Sanjay appeared on the charts for the first time in 1962 on position #1740. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Sanjay and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Sanjay? 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 Sanjay. The baby boy name Sanjay was given to 5 baby boys in 2022, ranking #4258 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 299,970 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Sanjay peaked in popularity 53 years ago in 1973 on position 1033.



Famous with this name

Sanjay Dutt
Jason Sanjay
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How would you rate Sanjay, 1-5?

Rating: 4.2/5 (9 recent votes)


Sanjay is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Sanjay is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,396 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,396.

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 Sanjay is where you live.


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Sanjay origin and meaning

Sanjay is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Sanjay, pop culture references for the name Sanjay and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Sanjay

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

Semaj / Seamus / Simcha / Seneca / Shamus / Sanchez / Sang / Shameek / Sung / Seng /

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)


Year Rank
20224258
20193380
20184207
20173106
20162538
20151679
20142652
20131750
20122009
20111900
20101612
20091550
20081657
20071883
20061563
20052121
20041801
20031743
20022117
20011958
20001793
19991692
19981855
19971943
19961891
19951775
19942168
19932582
19922005
19912019
19901937
19892917
19882567
19872843
19852310
19842017
19832201
19821501
19811379
19801706
19791652
19781487
19771439
19761139
19751278
19741044
19731033
19711479
19701211
19691245
19681750
19671508
19661676
19651523
19621740

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
North Carolina1396

Even more about Sanjay


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 Sanjay 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 Sanjay?

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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#
On chart
1973
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Sanjay
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 299,970
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1962
2022 births +5

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