Viraj Boy

Popularity: #741 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationvee-RAJ / viːˈrɑːdʒ

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'brilliant'; Hindi: 'king'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Viraj has roots in ancient Sanskrit, where it signifies brilliance and excellence. In Hindu culture, it is often associated with royalty and leadership. The name is used in various Indian languages and reflects positive attributes. It is also found in modern contexts, symbolizing strength and nobility.

Similar Names

VijayVishnuVirendraVikas

Variants

  • Virajh

International Variants

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Sibling Suggestions

VikramVishalVivekVaniVasudha

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Viraj was first seen in the United States in 1982. Viraj has ranked as high as #1177 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Washington, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Viraj has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Viraj (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 31
26%
TX 27
22%
WA 15
12%
NY 12
10%
IL 11
9%
NC 8
7%
PA 6
5%
VA 6
5%
GA 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19826
19846
19856
19886
19897
199011
19916
19929
19936
199413
19959
199614
199716
199819
199920
200018
200121
200220
200321
200425
200531
200624
200720
200818
200942
201031
201143
201251
201358
201448
201587
201697
2017106
201891
2019107
2020112
2021128
2022124
2023132
2024183