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The baby name Ajanee is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-JAH-nee.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3.0
Pronunciation: ah-JAH-nee

What is the meaning of the name Ajanee ?

The baby name Ajanee is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-JAH-nee.

Ajanee is in Origin.

Ajanee is a modern American given name, most commonly used in African-American communities. It likely blends Aja with Janae/Janee, producing the pronunciation ah-zhuh-NAY or ah-juh-NAY. Janae is a contemporary elaboration of Jane/John, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan "God is gracious," while Aja has diverse roots: in Yoruba lore a benevolent forest-healer spirit and, in Sanskrit, a poetic epithet meaning "unborn." Taken together, Ajanee is often read as a graceful, culturally resonant spin on the classic "God is gracious."

The name surfaced in U.S. records from the late 1980s and 1990s amid creative naming trends and remains rare but recognizable. Variants include Ajanae, Ajane, A'Janae, A'Janee, and Ajanaee; related choices are Janae and the Yoruba Ajani ("victor" or "he who wins the struggle"), sometimes cited as an influence. Ajanee has little documented use outside North America and no established historical bearer.

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Ajanee – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
United States Girls 2010 #917 6 9,789
United States

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People also ask about Ajanee

Ajanee is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Ajanee is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ah-JAH-nee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ajani.
Somewhat — Ajanee ranked #917 in United States in 2010, placing it just outside the most common names.