Ej is a distinctive and uncommon given name of unknown origin. It is believed to have been invented as a given name, though its popularity remains limited worldwide.
The name Ej experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the century, with a notable peak in recent years. After a quiet period from 1985 to 1999 with an average of 5-6 births per year, there was a substantial increase starting in 2000, reaching double digits annually between 2005 and 2022, with a high of 19 births in the most recent year recorded.