boy's name
Meraj
meh-RAHJ (Urdu)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 31
Meraj is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2003, when 4 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Meraj 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 | 4 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Meraj?
In 2025, Meraj was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Meraj 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 Meraj
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Meraj Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Meraj over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Meraj
- Urdu meh-RAHJ
Sibling Names for Meraj
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Meraj — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Meraj
How popular is the name Meraj?
In 2025, Meraj was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Meraj a girl's or a boy's name?
Meraj is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Meraj?
Meraj has 2 syllables.
When was Meraj most popular?
Meraj peaked in 2003, when 4 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Meraj a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Meraj currently ranks #6,167 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.