Viraj

Viraj - A very unique male name

Viraj appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #3566. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Viraj and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Viraj? 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 Viraj. The baby boy name Viraj was given to 101 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1292 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 14,518 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Viraj peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1148.

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Viraj is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Viraj is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #602 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,744.

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 Viraj is where you live.

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Viraj origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

From Sanskrit viraj, 'shining, splendid; ruling' — a word also used for the radiant cosmic form in Hindu thought

Viraj is a well-established boy's name in India from a Sanskrit word for brilliance and sovereignty. US use runs from 1997, tracking Indian-American families, and is at its highest in the last two years.

Attested etymology

Viraj is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Viraj

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

Viraaj / Vraj / Virgie / Versie / Virge / Varick /

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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 Viraj

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 Viraj 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 Viraj?

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

vih-RAHJ · /vɪˈrɑːdʒ/

Around the world

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

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1997, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Viraj gives Indian-American families a strong, genuinely Sanskrit name with a radiant meaning.

Worth knowing

• The final j is sometimes softened or misread in English