Virat

Virat - A very unique male name

Virat appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #2839. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Virat and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Virat? 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 Virat. The baby boy name Virat was given to 23 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2326 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 63,751 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Virat peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 2326.

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Virat is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Virat is currently topping the baby name charts in Washington at position #891 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,545.

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 Virat is where you live.

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Virat origin and meaning

Sanskrit

From Sanskrit virat — 'great, huge, universal'; in Hindu philosophy, the universal form of the divine

Virat is an Indian name whose global profile was transformed by cricketer Virat Kohli, one of the most famous sportsmen in the world. US use dates from 2014, the heart of Kohli's fame, and reached its peak in 2025.

Attested etymology

Virat is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Virat

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

Viraat / Varad /

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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 Virat

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 Virat 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 Virat?

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

vee-RAHT · /viːˈrɑːt/

Around the world

• Virat (Hindi) — Used as-is

Famous bearers

• Virat Kohli — Indian cricketer and former national captain, one of the most followed athletes in the world (b. 1988) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Virat means greatness itself in Sanskrit, and Kohli's career gives the name a heroic modern reference.

Worth knowing

• Outside cricket-following communities, the Kohli association needs explaining — inside them, it is overwhelming.