Rajah
r(a)-jah
US Popularity:12867
Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:King, ruler; Hope, wish
Rajah is a masculine name of Sanskrit and Arabic origin. With its strong Arabic roots, this baby name comes from Rajayah and Raja, meaning “hope” or “wish.” It’s also commonly derived from the Sanskrit word rajan meaning "king" or "ruler," this name is popular for boys born into the Hindu community. Variants of Rajah include Raj and Rajan, allowing you to revive an old family name or honor a loved one from previous generations. While Rajah is often used for first-born sons, you can use it in any birth order to honor your royal little one.
Rajah Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Rajah is currently #12867 in U.S. births
Boy:Rajah is currently #6125 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#6125
in 2023
+ 2024
from 2022
Sources
WordSense Dictionary, rajah
Wisdom Library, Rajan, Rājan, Rājaṉ: 24 definitions
Behind the Name, Raja (2), January 2019
Behind the Name, Raja (1), November 2019
Quranic Names, Rajayah
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