Boy · #10,774 in 2026

Neeraj

Name: Popularity of the name Neeraj in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Neeraj, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Neeraj is an Indian masculine given name common in the Indian subcontinent. The meaning of Neeraj is "lotus flower" in the Sanskrit language. Neeraj is a name of Sanskrit origin and it is a very common name for Hindu men.

Current Rank

#10,774

Peak Rank

#3,097 (1980)

Total Babies

327

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2017

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#3097

Peak Rank

327

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Neeraj

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Neeraj

Neeraj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 14 Neerajs were born — ranking #3,097 that year. As of 2026, Neeraj ranks #10,774 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 327 Neerajs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Neeraj

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Neeraj

What does the name Neeraj mean?

How popular is Neeraj in 2026?

In 2026, Neeraj ranks #10,774 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Neeraj most popular?

Neeraj reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #3,097 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Neeraj most popular?

Neeraj has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Neeraj.

Is Neeraj a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Neeraj is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Neeraj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Neeraj include Trellis, Arthuro, Kristi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Neeraj

Neeraj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 327 births in the dataset. Neeraj's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #3,097. Use the chart and map above to compare Neeraj'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.