Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Raji since 1967
Babies named Raji per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Raji is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'expectant' or 'hopeful,' with roots in Hindu tradition as an epithet for the god Indra. In the United States, the name first appeared in 1967, with its peak year of usage in 1968 when fewer than 5 boys were named Raji. Since 2022, the name has been on a falling trajectory, with no recorded births in the latest year. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 names, and is most commonly given in South Indian communities. As a unisex name, it appears exclusively for boys in the Social Security data.
Raji is a name of Sanskrit origin derived from the root 'raj' meaning 'to shine, to be bright.' In Hindu tradition, Raji is also an epithet for the god Indra, meaning 'kingly' or 'splendid.' The name has been used in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as a unisex given name. It appears in records from the late 1960s.
Sibling names for Raji
Names that share Raji's style, for a brother or sister.
