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Viraj

Meaning
Splendor; sovereignty
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Meaning & origin

What does Viraj mean?

Viraj means “Splendor; sovereignty”.

Viraj is a Sanskrit-rooted name associated with splendor, sovereignty, or excellence. It also has connections with Hindu ideas and mythological forms involving creation, so its significance can extend beyond a single English gloss. Those religious associations are best understood within the family’s particular tradition rather than reduced to a personality description.

The name is used in Hindi-speaking and other Indian contexts, with the final j contributing to its recognizable sound in Latin letters. A family may choose Viraj for meaning, religious significance, or a relative. Retaining the intended original-language form can help distinguish that specific history from similarly written names with unrelated roots.

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Popularity & trends

How popular is Viraj?

United States · 2025

Explore how often Viraj is used and how its ranking has changed.

US boys rank
#1,338
2025 · #1 is most popular
Boys named Viraj
144
Recorded births in 2025
Change in births
21.3%
Fewer than 2024

Viraj over time

United States · Boys

Boys
Yearly data & usage

Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.

Viraj: United States birth counts and ranks
YearUsageUS rankBirths
2025Boys#1,338144
2024Boys#1,150183
2023Boys#1,402132
2022Boys#1,467124
2021Boys#1,430128
2020Boys#1,511112
2019Boys#1,573107
2018Boys#1,72291
2017Boys#1,551106
2016Boys#1,65497
2015Boys#1,76687
2014Boys#2,58048

Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.

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