Melody, musical color, or passion
In Sanskrit, a raga is a melodic framework used in Indian classical music to evoke specific emotions or moods. The name signifies the 'coloring' of the mind with joy or passion through sound.
Less common today
Raaga isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,755 in 2025.
A character in the Indian fantasy film series Β· Raaga
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).