boy's name
Balraj
BAHL-rahj (Punjabi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 661
Balraj is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in Canada in 1999, when 16 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Canada.
- Today about 1 in 27,752 babies in Canada is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1991.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Balraj Over Time
Births per decade in Canada, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 33 |
How Popular Is Balraj?
In 2024, Balraj was given to 11 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Balraj Is Used
Figures for Canada leave out any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Balraj
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Balraj Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Balraj over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Balraj
- Punjabi BAHL-rahj
Sibling Names for Balraj
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Balraj — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Balraj
How popular is the name Balraj?
In 2024, Balraj was given to 11 babies in Canada. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Balraj a girl's or a boy's name?
Balraj is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Balraj?
Balraj has 2 syllables.
When was Balraj most popular?
Balraj peaked in 1999, when 16 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Balraj a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Balraj currently ranks #1,831 in Canada. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.