Raghav
Raghav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Descendant of Raghu.
Origin and history
Raghav is a classic Indian male name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'descendant of Raghu'. It is an epithet associated with Lord Rama in Hindu tradition. In the United States, it is a moderately used name chosen mostly within South Asian diaspora communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,335 babies in the United States have been named Raghav since 1880. It ranks #3373 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1630.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.7 %)
- NJ (22.5 %)
- TX (14.6 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
- MI (1.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 105 |
| 2000-2010 | 445 |
| 2010-2019 | 488 |
| 2020-2029 | 297 |
Famous people named Raghav
- Raghav Mathur: Singer, Songwriter
- Raghav Juyal: Dancer, Actor
Fun facts
- Raghav literally translates to 'descendant of Raghu', a famous ancestor of the Hindu deity Lord Rama.
- The ancient Sanskrit epic Raghuvamsha by Kalidasa chronicles the dynasty of Raghu from which the name originates.