Rising since 1987, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Siraj since 1987
Babies named Siraj per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 243 |
| 2020s | 166 |
Meaning & origin
Siraj entered U.S. records in 1987 and has been rising in use ever since. Its peak popularity occurred in 2017, and as of 2025 it ranks 4249th with a 1-in-71,170 birth rate. The name remains uncommon but carries a clear and attractive meaning rooted in the Quran, where it appears as a description of divine light. Its steady upward trajectory since 1987 suggests growing appreciation among families seeking a name with spiritual resonance and cross-cultural appeal. With no single state standing out, Siraj's use is widely dispersed, reflecting its broad appeal.
Siraj derives directly from the Arabic word sirāj (سراج), meaning 'lamp' or 'lantern.' It appears in the Quran (e.g., 25:61) as a metaphor for a radiant light. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries and carries a warm, luminous connotation.
“Siraj” around the world
Where Siraj lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sira, Raj
Variants: Siraaj, Sirage
Sibling names for Siraj
Names that share Siraj's style, for a brother or sister.
