Sanjay
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sanjay: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1999.
Sanjay is a classic Indian name from the Sanskrit roots *sam* (together) and *jaya* (victory), meaning "triumphant" or "victorious." In Hindu tradition, it is best known as the name of the charioteer and advisor to King Dhritarashtra in the epic *Mahabharata*, who was granted divine sight to narrate the battle of Kurukshetra. Modern bearers include Sanjay Gandhi, the influential Indian politician and son of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the acclaimed Bollywood film director. While the name has no direct Scottish place connections, it shares its root with the common Indian surname Jaya. A notable variant is Sanjaya, the original Sanskrit form, which also appears in Buddhist texts.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19994 babies
- Latest (1999)
- #3594 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1999
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y