Neeraj Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEE-raj / ˈniːrədʒSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'one who is precious'; Hindi: 'a jewel'
Historical & Cultural Background
Neeraj is a name of Indian origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'नीरज' (nīraja), which means 'lotus'. The lotus holds significant cultural and spiritual symbolism in India, representing purity and beauty. The name is often given to boys and is popular in various regions of India.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Neeraj was first seen in the United States in 1970. Neeraj has ranked as high as #1101 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Neeraj has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Neeraj (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |