Raghav

Raghav - A very unique male name

Raghav appeared on the charts for the first time in 1996 on position #3458. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Raghav and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Raghav? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Raghav. The baby boy name Raghav was given to 56 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1626 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 26,184 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Raghav peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1626.

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Raghav is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Raghav is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #687 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,627.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Raghav is where you live.

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Raghav origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

Descendant of Raghu — an epithet of the hero Rama

Raghav is a Sanskrit name for Rama, marking him as a descendant of the legendary king Raghu. It is a longstanding name in India and a recent, fast-rising one in the US, reaching its highest point in 2025.

Attested etymology

Raghav is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Raghav, pop culture references for the name Raghav and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Raghav

We've found the following names that sound similar to Raghav, sorted by popularity.

Rishabh / Rishab / Rajiv / Rajeev / Rishiv / Rishav /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Raghav

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Raghav a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Raghav?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

RAH-gahv · /ˈrɑːɡəv/
The Hindi RAH-gahv is often Anglicised to RAG-hav; families vary.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Raghav Juyal — Indian dancer and actor known by his first name Raghav (b. 1991) Contemporary
• Raghav Chadha — Indian politician (b. 1988) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Raghav for its connection to Rama and its strong, clean sound within Indian tradition.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often stress the first syllable hard — RAG-hav — rather than the softer Indian delivery.