Boy · #10,349 in 2026

Balaji

Current Rank
#10,349
Peak Rank
#10,349 (2000)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2000
First Year
2000
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#10349
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Balaji

Balaji first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 5 Balajis were born — ranking #10,349 that year. As of 2026, Balaji ranks #10,349 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Balajis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Balaji

Phonetically similar names — useful when Balaji is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Balai
  • Babaji
  • Baladi
  • Belushi
  • Bulgy
  • Baluchi
  • Belge
  • Bellucci
  • Biagi
  • Bilgy
  • Belgie
  • Pileggi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Balaji

What does the name Balaji mean?
Balaji is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Balaji in 2026?
In 2026, Balaji ranks #10,349 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Balaji most popular?
Balaji reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #10,349 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Balaji a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Balaji is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Balaji?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Balaji include Aaronjacob, Aaronjoshua, Abdulhalim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Balaji

Balaji is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Balaji's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #10,349. Use the chart and map above to compare Balaji's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.