Boy Name

Raj

"Means king or rule in Sanskrit, symbolizing leadership and authority."

Ranked #4989 for boys

About the Name Raj

Meaning

Means king or rule in Sanskrit, symbolizing leadership and authority.

Origin

Sanskrit

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#4989

Raj is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. The name means "Means king or rule in Sanskrit, symbolizing leadership and authority." and Currently ranked #4989 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Sanskrit names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

#78

1960

#196

1970

#293

1980

#496

1990

#587

2000

#372

2010

#128

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Raj

RK Raj Kapoor (actor, director)

Names Similar to Raj

Ravi

Boy

Sun in Sanskrit, symbolizing light, warmth, and divine energy in Hindu tradition

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Rajesh

Boy

Sanskrit origin meaning 'king of kings' or 'lord of kings', from raja (king) and ish (lord).