Raja
Raja first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2001, when 36 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Raja popular?
Declining Raja is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
| 2020s | 95 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 179 | |
| 2000s | 242 | |
| 1990s | 155 | |
| 1980s | 109 | |
| 1970s | 77 | |
| 1960s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Raja mean?
From Sanskrit 'rajan' (nominative 'raja'), meaning 'king', ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to rule, to straighten'. (Note: the identically-spelled Arabic 'Raja' is an unrelated feminine name meaning 'hope'.)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raja mean?
Raja means king. From Sanskrit 'rajan' (nominative 'raja'), meaning 'king', ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to rule, to straighten'. (Note: the identically-spelled Arabic 'Raja' is an unrelated feminine name meaning 'hope'.)
What is the origin of the name Raja?
Raja is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Raja?
Raja is pronounced “RAH-jah.”
Is Raja a boy or a girl name?
Raja is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Raja a popular name right now?
Raja is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
How popular is the name Raja?
In 2025, Raja ranked #6361 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Raja most popular?
Raja was most popular in 2001, when about 36 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Raja?
Names similar to Raja include Aniket, Ojas, Ranbir, Nirav, Rakesh.
What names go well with Raja?
sanskrit names that pair well with Raja include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.