Viraj
How to say it: vih-RAHJ · /vɪˈrɑːdʒ/
From Sanskrit 'viraj' meaning 'resplendent, glorious' - popular in India and diaspora.
Viraj was the 1,163rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 144 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 62% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #947 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,163 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 144 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,023 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +62% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #947 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all of Viraj's use has come in the last forty years. The 2020s mark its high point so far with more growth on the way.
What goes with it
Said vih RAHJ with the weight on the end, it sounds breathy and strong while carrying a sky and light feeling. Arjun pairs naturally alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Viraj is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
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