Raj: Meaning of Baby Name Raj

Raj Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,155 baby boys have been named Raj. The name peaked in 2003 with 88 US births that year (rank #1489). In 2024, ranked #4989 nationally — 3,500 places below its 2003 peak.

Top States for Raj

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Raj births are: California (253), New Jersey (191), New York (109).

Other Indian-Origin Names Like Raj

If you like Raj's Indian origin, consider these related names: Aahan, Aaleahya, Aanjay, Aarthi, Aarush. Browse all Indian names →

3-Letter Names Starting with R

Names with Raj's exact length and starting letter: Rad, Rae, Rai, Ram, Ran.

Quick Facts About Raj

286

Indian baby names in our dictionary

70

Indian male names

24

3-letter R-names in our dictionary

575

R-male names total

Not in registry

US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Raj to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Raj against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

Raj vs Liam 239,320 births since 2014

Raj vs Noah 230,181 births since 2014

Raj vs Oliver 164,076 births since 2014

Raj vs William 159,918 births since 2014

Raj vs James 157,850 births since 2014

Raj vs Elijah 153,351 births since 2014

Raj vs Benjamin 147,449 births since 2014

Raj vs Lucas 141,302 births since 2014

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