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Rajveer

RAHJ-veer · King of warriors; from Sanskrit elements raja (king) and vira (hero, warrior).

2025 rank (boys)
#5,608
Babies named in 2025
16
Peak popularity
2016
2025 frequency
1 in 106,755 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015, #5,608 for boys today.

Popularity of Rajveer since 2000

Babies named Rajveer per year in U.S. Social Security records.

112132200020102020Most births 2016Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s146
2010s252
2020s105

Meaning & origin

Rajveer first appeared in U.S. birth records in the year 2000, reflecting its modern adoption among Indian-American families. Its peak popularity came in 2016, after which it has been on a declining trajectory. In 2025, the name ranked 5,608th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 106,755 newborn boys receiving it. As a compound Sanskrit name meaning king of warriors, it fits a broader trend of honorific and virtue names from Indian tradition. Though no specific U.S. states registered top rankings for Rajveer, its use has grown most steadily in areas with large South Asian populations.

Rajveer is a common compound name in Hindi and other Indian languages, formed from Sanskrit rājā (king) and vīra (hero, brave). It gained popularity in India during the late 20th century and has been widely used across Hindu families.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Raj, Veer, Raju

Variants: Rajvir, Rajveersingh

Sibling names for Rajveer

Names that share Rajveer's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Rajveer mean?
Rajveer means 'king of warriors,' combining the Sanskrit words for king (raja) and hero (vira).
How popular is the name Rajveer?
In 2025, Rajveer ranked 5,608th in the U.S. with about 1 in every 106,755 boys given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2016.
Is Rajveer a boy or girl name?
Rajveer is traditionally a masculine name in Indian communities, and it is given almost exclusively to boys.