boy's name
Niraj
nee-RAHJ (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 424
Niraj is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2019 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Niraj Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 108 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 29 |
How Popular Is Niraj?
In 2019, Niraj was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Niraj Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Niraj
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Niraj Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Niraj over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Niraj
- Hindi nee-RAHJ
Sibling Names for Niraj
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Niraj — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Niraj
How popular is the name Niraj?
In 2019, Niraj was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Niraj a girl's or a boy's name?
Niraj is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Niraj?
Niraj has 2 syllables.
When was Niraj most popular?
Niraj peaked in 1991, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.