Aija: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ah-eej-ah
Origin: Finland
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: A unique variation of Aja, meaning "goat" in Yoruba mythology.

Aija is a feminine name with multiple origins and meanings. It is derived from Latvian, where it means "to rock" or "to lull," and also has Hebrew and Finnish connections, meaning "falcon" and being given to girls only in Finland, respectively. The name gained popularity through the main character of the novel "Aija" by Latvian writer Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš. It is also associated with the joyful Finnish exclamation eijaa and is a variant of Aja, derived from the Sanskrit word aja, meaning "goat." The name has evolved in its usage, reflecting cultural influences and historical significance.

Aija Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Aija is currently #20856 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Aija is currently #11912 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Aija is currently #10177 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Aija is currently #5746 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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