Unisex Name

Raja

"King, ruler, prince"

Ranked #6712 for baby names

About the Name Raja

Meaning

King, ruler, prince

Origin

Sanskrit

Gender

Unisex

First Letter

Boy Rank

#6712

Girl Rank

#13105

Raja is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin. The name means "King, ruler, prince" and Currently ranked #6712 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Sanskrit names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

1960

#109

1970

#128

1980

#271

1990

#366

2000

#240

2010

#105

2020

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

Famous People Named Raja

RK Raja Kapoor (Indian film actor)
RS Raja Sen (Indian film critic)

Names Similar to Raja

Rajan

Boy

A king or ruler; represents sovereignty and leadership. Associated with royal authority in Sanskrit tradition.

Sanskrit, Hindu #6713

Rajesh

Boy

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