The sensitive one
Derived from the Yoruba language of West Africa, this name typically translates to 'the sensitive one' or 'the one who is sensitive.' It conveys a sense of emotional depth and awareness. While rare in the United States, it is a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name that emphasizes empathy and character.
Less common today
Onaje isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,869 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American jazz pianist and composer
Scholar and author of Black Gods of the Asphalt
