All about the name AJ

Meaning, origin, history.

The name Aj is of Hebrew origin and it means "He will make". It has a short and simple pronunciation which makes it easy to remember. The name Aj comes from the biblical story of Jacob who wrestled with an angel all night and was given the new name Israel by the angel before they parted ways. In the story, the angel says "Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel" (Genesis 32:28). The name Aj is a shortened form of the name Jacob which means "He will make". It's also worth mentioning that the name Aj is often associated with the name Ajay, which is also of Hebrew origin and means "invincible".

See also

Jewish
Israel

Popularity of the name AJ since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

According to the statistics provided, the name Aj has seen a steady increase in popularity over the years in the United States. In 2010, there were only 5 births with this name, but by 2020, that number had risen to 12. This represents an overall total of 43 births with the name Aj since 2010. The peak years for popularity seem to be 2016 and 2020, with both years seeing 7 or more births. Despite its relatively low occurrence compared to other names, it is clear that the name Aj has been gaining traction among parents in recent years.