Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Swaraj

Swarāj can mean, generally self-governance or "self-rule". The term was used, in its modern political sense, as early as 1852. A mention of swaraj appears in the Anglo-Marathi journal or the periodical Dnyanodaya, in the issue that was published on 15 May, 1852.

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#10,765 (2010)
Total Babies
21
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2003
First Year
2021
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#10765
Peak Rank
21
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Swaraj

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

Swarāj can mean, generally self-governance or "self-rule". The term was used, in its modern political sense, as early as 1852. A mention of swaraj appears in the Anglo-Marathi journal or the periodical Dnyanodaya, in the issue that was published on 15 May, 1852.

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The Story of Swaraj

Swaraj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 6 Swarajs were born — ranking #10,765 that year. As of 2026, Swaraj ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Swarajs 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 Swaraj

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

  • Suarez
  • Soirees
  • Soiree
  • Swarthy
  • Swarms
  • Swarth
  • Swards
  • Swarty
  • Storage
  • Swarm
  • Swore
  • Sworn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Swaraj

What does the name Swaraj mean?
Swarāj can mean, generally self-governance or "self-rule". The term was used, in its modern political sense, as early as 1852. A mention of swaraj appears in the Anglo-Marathi journal or the periodical Dnyanodaya, in the issue that was published on 15 May, 1852.
How popular is Swaraj in 2026?
In 2026, Swaraj ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Swaraj most popular?
Swaraj reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #10,765 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Swaraj a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Swaraj is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Swaraj?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Swaraj include Eiji, Saviel, Geancarlo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Swaraj

Swaraj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Swaraj's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #10,765. Use the chart and map above to compare Swaraj'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.