Declining since 2019, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Sartaj since 2001
Babies named Sartaj per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Sartaj is a distinctive Persian-derived name that entered U.S. baby name records in 2001. Its peak popularity occurred in 2018, and since 2019 its usage has been gradually falling. In 2025, it ranked 7679 with an incidence of 1 in 170,808 boys. The name has not been highly concentrated in any single state, reflecting broad but sparse use. Sartaj carries a strong meaning of leadership and honor, making it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with cultural depth.
Sartaj derives from Persian elements 'sar' (head) and 'taj' (crown), literally meaning 'crown of the head' or 'chief'. It entered Urdu as a given name carrying the connotations of leadership and honor. The name has been used in South Asia, particularly among Muslim families, and gained modest popularity in the United States after 2000.
Sibling names for Sartaj
Names that share Sartaj's style, for a brother or sister.
