Raja
Raja is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
King, prince, or ruler.
Origin and history
Raja is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning king or ruler. It is widely used across South Asia and in various diaspora communities worldwide. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but established choice.
Popularity in the United States
864 babies in the United States have been named Raja since 1880. It ranks #3813 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.6 %)
- NY (48.4 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Famous people named Raja
- Raja Bell: Basketball player, Sports analyst
- Raja Chari: Astronaut, Air Force colonel
- Raja Gosnell: Film director, Film editor
Fun facts
- The word originates from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to rule', making it cognate with Latin 'rex' and Gaelic 'rí'.
- Historically, Raja was used as a royal title for Indian monarchs before becoming a popular given name.