Suraj Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSOO-raj / suːˈrɑːdʒ

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: Sun; Hindi: Sun

Historical & Cultural Background

Suraj is a name of Sanskrit origin, commonly used in India and among Hindi-speaking populations. It is associated with the sun, symbolizing brightness and energy. The name reflects the cultural significance of the sun in Hinduism, where it is often worshipped as a deity. Suraj is a popular name in various regions of India, reflecting both traditional and modern naming practices.

Trend Summary

The name Suraj has seen consistent use in India, reflecting cultural significance and traditional values.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Surya
  • Suraaj

International Variants

  • Suraj (Hindi/India)
  • Suryakant (Hindi/India)

Famous people named Suraj

Suraj Sharma is an Indian actor known for his role in the film 'Life of Pi'.

Suraj Venjaramood is an Indian actor and comedian recognized for his work in Malayalam cinema.

Suraj Singh is a notable Indian cricketer who has played in various domestic leagues.

Suraj Yengde is an Indian scholar and author known for his writings on caste and social justice.

Fictional characters named Suraj

Suraj is a character in the Indian television series 'Kumkum Bhagya', known for his romantic storyline.

Suraj is a character in the film 'Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari', which revolves around a wedding detective.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Suraj was first seen in the United States in 1975. Suraj has ranked as high as #1267 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Suraj has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Suraj (2013)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19757
19765
19779
19787
197910
19805
198110
19829
198310
198410
19857
19869
198714
198815
198917
199018
199125
199226
199325
199433
199544
199637
199735
199836
199942
200048
200135
200245
200354
200445
200548
200628
200727
200821
200927
201020
201124
201226
201328
201413
201516
201616
201717
201824
201916
202014
20217
20227
20237
20247