Raaga
A raga is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a melodic mode. It is central to classical Indian music. Each raga consists of an array of melodic structures with musical motifs; and, from the perspective of the Indian tradition, the resulting music has the ability to "colour the mind" as it engages the emotions of the audience.
Meaning & Origin of Raaga
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
A raga is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a melodic mode. It is central to classical Indian music. Each raga consists of an array of melodic structures with musical motifs; and, from the perspective of the Indian tradition, the resulting music has the ability to "colour the mind" as it engages the emotions of the audience.
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The Story of Raaga
Raaga first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 11 Raagas were born — ranking #9,339 that year. As of 2026, Raaga ranks #9,521 for baby girls with 10 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 131 Raagas 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 Raaga
Phonetically similar names — useful when Raaga is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
- Raga
- Riga
- Rocka
- Ruga
- Ragga
- Rega
- Rago
- Rocca
- Raka
- Ragi
- Ragoo
- Roga
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About the name Raaga
Raaga is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 131 births in the dataset. Raaga's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #9,339. Use the chart and map above to compare Raaga'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 .
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