The name Ajee first appeared in the U.S. baby name data in 1994. It popped up as a girl name and as a boy name that year, notably.
| Girls named Ajee | Boys named Ajee | |
| 1996 | 22 | . |
| 1995 | 43 | 6 |
| 1994 | 185*† | 29*† |
| 1993 | . | . |
| 1992 | . | . |
Ajee was the highest-debuting girl name of 1994. In fact, it currently ranks 13th (between Greidys and Yaire) on the list of top girl-name debuts of all time.
Where did the name come from?
A perfume called Ajee (pronounced ah-zhay) that was introduced by Revlon in early 1994. It was classified as an “oriental” fragrance.
Advertisements for Ajee ran in various popular magazines (including Glamour, Mademoiselle, and Ebony) and featured the following text:
From the heart of Africa comes a fragrance to capture the heart of every woman.
Experience the essence of Africa. Feel the power of woman.
The perfume’s name made a strong impression on expectant parents, but apparently the scent itself didn’t make the same impression on consumers, as Ajee was discontinued just a few years later.
What are your thoughts on the name Ajee?
P.S. Other dual-gender baby name debuts from the ’90s include Draven, Dasani, and Mystikal.
Sources:
- Ajee [Advertisement]. Ebony Mar. 1994: 12-13.
- Ajee – Fragrantica
- SSA
Image: Clipping from Ebony magazine (Apr. 1994)