Rising since 1996, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Manraj since 1991
Babies named Manraj per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 190 |
| 2020s | 122 |
Meaning & origin
Manraj entered U.S. records in 1991, and the name has been on a rising trajectory since 1996, reflecting growing diasporic interest in compound Sanskrit-origin names. It peaked in popularity in 2019, and in 2025 it ranked 4857 nationally, given to roughly 1 in 85,404 newborn boys. The name is most common in New York and California, states with large Punjabi communities. While still relatively rare, Manraj continues a tradition of meaningful composites that honor inner strength and intellectual authority.
Manraj is a modern compound from Sanskrit 'manas' (mind, thought) and 'raja' (king, ruler), thus meaning 'king of the mind'. It gained modest popularity in India from the 1990s onward, especially among Sikh and Hindu families. The name follows a common pattern of combining meaningful elements to form honorific or aspirational names.
Where Manraj is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Manraj, Man Raaj
Sibling names for Manraj
Names that share Manraj's style, for a brother or sister.
