Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Niraj

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

#9,752

Peak Rank

#3,462 (1991)

Total Babies

331

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2019

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#3462

Peak Rank

331

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Niraj

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

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The Story of Niraj

Niraj 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 1991, when 17 Nirajs were born — ranking #3,462 that year. As of 2026, Niraj ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 331 Nirajs 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 Niraj

Phonetically similar names — useful when Niraj 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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Norridge
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Nero
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Neary
Norge
Nire
Nira
Norrish
Niri

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Niraj

What does the name Niraj mean?

How popular is Niraj in 2026?

In 2026, Niraj ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Niraj most popular?

Niraj reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #3,462 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Niraj a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Niraj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Niraj include Jenaro, Keevan, Nickalaus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Niraj

Niraj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 331 births in the dataset. Niraj's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #3,462. Use the chart and map above to compare Niraj'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.