boy's name
Navraj
nuv-RAHJ (Punjabi)
- Origin Punjabi
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 834
Canada
#918
2024 births
Navraj is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 12 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Navraj is a name of Punjabi origin.
- Peaked in Canada in 2024, when 28 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in Canada.
- Today about 1 in 10,903 babies in Canada is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Navraj 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 | 123 |
| 2010s | 137 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 85 |
How Popular Is Navraj?
In 2024, Navraj was given to 28 babies in Canada, ranking #918 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Navraj 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 Navraj
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Navraj Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Navraj over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Navraj
- Punjabi nuv-RAHJ
Sibling Names for Navraj
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Navraj — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Navraj
How popular is the name Navraj?
In 2024, Navraj was given to 28 babies in Canada, ranking #918 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Navraj a girl's or a boy's name?
Navraj is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Navraj?
Navraj has 2 syllables.
When was Navraj most popular?
Navraj peaked in 2024, when 28 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Navraj a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Navraj currently ranks #918 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.