Holding steady.
Popularity of Rajeev since 1967
Babies named Rajeev per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 164 |
| 1980s | 124 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rajeev, a variant of the more familiar Rajiv, debuted in U.S. birth records in 1967 and reached its peak popularity in 1979, reflecting a broader adoption of Indian names by Indian American families. The name has remained in steady but modest use since then, largely concentrated in states with larger South Asian communities. Its Sanskrit meaning, 'blue lotus', ties it to centuries of Hindu tradition, making it both culturally resonant and easy to pronounce.
Rajeev is a common Indian masculine name, a variant of Rajiv, which derives from Sanskrit 'rajiva', meaning 'lotus' or 'blue lotus'. The lotus is a central symbol in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, representing purity and spiritual awakening. The name has been widely used in India since at least the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Raj, Raju
Sibling names for Rajeev
Names that share Rajeev's style, for a brother or sister.
