US Popularity:12442
Origin:Sanskrit
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:King, ruler; Hope, wish
Rajah is a masculine name of Sanskrit and Arabic origin. With its strong Arabic roots, this baby name comes from Rajayah and Raja, meaning “hope” or “wish.” It’s also commonly derived from the Sanskrit word rajan meaning "king" or "ruler," this name is popular for boys born into the Hindu community. Variants of Rajah include Raj and Rajan, allowing you to revive an old family name or honor a loved one from previous generations. While Rajah is often used for first-born sons, you can use it in any birth order to honor your royal little one.

Rajah Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Rajah is currently #12442 in U.S. births
Boy:Rajah is currently #5323 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#12442
in 2023
- 840
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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