Counterfactual
The Parallel Lives of Ajani and Amir
In 67 boys, Ajani found its level. 50 years earlier, Amir occupied that same statistical address.
1974–2025
Ajani
Peak year
2004
Peak births
109
Latest count
67
Status
Rising
Peak generation
Gen Z
1954–2025
Amir
Peak year
2024
Peak births
3,640
Latest count
3,297
Status
Rising
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Two names, two centuries, one trajectory. Both Ajani and Amir are gaining force in their respective eras. They are echoes of the same cultural appetite — proof that naming fashion is less random than it feels.