Rajeev Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrah-JEEV / rɑːˈdʒiːv

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: one who is prosperous; Hindi: king

Historical & Cultural Background

Rajeev is a name of Indian origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Rajiv', which means 'lotus'. It is commonly used in various Indian languages and cultures. The name is often associated with nobility and prosperity, reflecting its meaning related to kingship. Rajeev is a popular name in Hindu communities and has been used in various cultural contexts.

Trend Summary

The name Rajeev has seen consistent use in Indian communities, reflecting cultural significance.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rajiv

International Variants

  • Rajeev (Hindi/India)
  • Rajiv (Hindi/India)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rajeev was first seen in the United States in 1967. Rajeev has ranked as high as #1100 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Rajeev has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rajeev (1983)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19676
196913
197017
197116
197211
19736
197422
197520
197619
197712
197815
197926
198015
198120
198216
198318
19848
198511
198613
19876
19888
19899
199010
19918
19926
19937
199412
19955
19967
19979
199816
199911
200013
200111
200210
20035
200413
20059
20078
20089
20098
20106
20116
20138