The name Aj is of Hebrew origin and it means "He will make". It has a short and simple pronunciation which makes it easy to remember. The name Aj comes from the biblical story of Jacob who wrestled with an angel all night and was given the new name Israel by the angel before they parted ways. In the story, the angel says "Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel" (Genesis 32:28). The name Aj is a shortened form of the name Jacob which means "He will make". It's also worth mentioning that the name Aj is often associated with the name Ajay, which is also of Hebrew origin and means "invincible".
The name Aj had a consistent rise in popularity between 2010 and 2020, with a notable spike in 2020.