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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Raja — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Raj|Rajah
Sanskrit◈ Unisex · 62% boy · 38% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Raja

◈

RAH-juh · 2 syllables

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Boy
#6712
↓ Fading
Boy
#6712
Popularity score: 11
↓ Fading
Peak
#4847 in 2023
5yr
-1865 ranks
Velocity
-1865
Birth frequency
3.6 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#13105
Popularity score: 4
→ Stable
Peak
#13105 in 2024
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

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

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6712 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Sanskrit boy names
Raja

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6712

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #13105 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Raja

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13105

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1865 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
SanskritSouth AsianRegalUnisexMeaningful2-syllableMulticulturalTitle name
Character
royal authority and command
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rajas

disciplinedambitiouspioneeringcourageousdedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Raja is a Sanskrit unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6712 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1865 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6712 · very rare
Raja at a Glance
Meaning:King or ruler. A title of respect and nobility in South Asian cultures, denoting authority and leadership.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#4847 in 2023
5yr change:-1865 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #6712 · Girl #13105
Notable bearers
Raja Bell
NBA player
Raja Chari
NASA astronaut
Raja Gosnell
Film director
Raja Ampat
Geographic region, used as given name
Similar Sound
RaviRohan◈Rajah◈RahulRagan◈
Similar Style
ArjunAshton◈AmirSoren◈Kai◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Raja
PriyaArjunAnayaRohan◈NiraDevAsha◈Vikram
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Raja · Overview
Summary

Raja is a Sanskrit unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6712 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
62% boy · 38% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Regal · Meaningful character
Raja carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1865 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
raja.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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