unisex name
Iraj
ee-RAHJ (Persian)
- Origin Persian
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 111
Iraj is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 63% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Iraj is a name of Persian origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2014, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2000.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Iraj Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Iraj?
In 2023, Iraj was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Iraj Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Iraj
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Iraj Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Iraj over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Iraj
- Persian ee-RAHJ
Sibling Names for Iraj
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Iraj — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Iraj
How popular is the name Iraj?
In 2023, Iraj was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Iraj a girl's or a boy's name?
Iraj is used for both girls and boys. About 63% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Iraj?
Iraj has 2 syllables.
When was Iraj most popular?
Iraj peaked in 2014, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Iraj a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Iraj currently ranks #2,663 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.