Declining since 2016, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Viraat since 2009
Babies named Viraat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Viraat first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2009, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Its peak came in 2016, when it reached its highest rank of 7,679, but since then it has been on a falling trajectory. The name is closely tied to the Sanskrit root 'virat,' meaning 'immense,' and is a variant spelling of the more common Virat, which gained international visibility through the Indian cricketer Virat Kohli. With 1 in 170,808 boys receiving the name in 2025, Viraat remains a rare but recognizable choice, reflecting broader trends of parents seeking names with Indian heritage and modern appeal. The name has not been heavily concentrated in any particular U.S. state, suggesting a scattered but consistent usage across the country.
Viraat is a modern spelling variant of the Sanskrit name Virat (विराट), which appears in Hindu mythology as a name for a giant or a form of the divine. The name has been used in India and among the diaspora, with its recent adoption in the United States likely influenced by Indian cultural figures or global trends.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Virat
Sibling names for Viraat
Names that share Viraat's style, for a brother or sister.
