King or prince
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'raja', this name historically denotes royalty or a ruler. In many South Asian cultures, it is used both as a standalone name and as a common prefix or suffix in longer names like Rajendra or Hansraj. It carries a sense of leadership and ancient dignity.
Less common today
Raj isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,487 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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