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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Chirag — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Chipper|Chiron
SanskritBoy→ Stable

Chirag

CHEE-rahg · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11072 in 2023

Peak: #11072 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11072 in 2023

Peak: #11072 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162023

Rank #11072 · Rising since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Chirag scores lower overall — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritHinduReligiousLight symbolismSouth Asian2-syllableModern-traditional blendBoy-codedMeaningful
Character
inner lightguiding presenceburning brightnesssteadfast illuminationhopeful spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Chirags

dedicatedathleticcompetitiveskilledpersistent
STRONG
High confidence

Chirag is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Chirag at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit 'chiraag' meaning 'lamp' or 'light', symbolizing illumination and hope in Hindu tradition
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#11072 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Chirag Paswan
Indian politician
Chirag Vohra
Indian cricketer
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
Aryan◈AnishSanjayVikramNikhil
Works well with
PriyaKavyaAnayaArjunRoshan◈Deepak
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Chirag · Overview
Summary

Chirag is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Meaningful · Modern character
Chirag carries a warm, grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
chirag.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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