boy's name
Dilraj
DIL-raj (Punjabi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 629
Dilraj is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 10 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in Canada in 2011, when 18 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Canada.
- Today about 1 in 16,960 babies in Canada is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dilraj 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 | 27 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 42 |
How Popular Is Dilraj?
In 2024, Dilraj was given to 18 babies in Canada. It is a rare choice.
Where Dilraj 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 Dilraj
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dilraj Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dilraj over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dilraj
- Punjabi DIL-raj
Sibling Names for Dilraj
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dilraj — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dilraj
How popular is the name Dilraj?
In 2024, Dilraj was given to 18 babies in Canada. It is a rare choice.
Is Dilraj a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilraj is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dilraj?
Dilraj has 2 syllables.
When was Dilraj most popular?
Dilraj peaked in 2011, when 18 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Dilraj a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Dilraj currently ranks #1,325 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.