Siraj
Siraj is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Lamp, light, or beacon.
Origin and history
Siraj is a traditional masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'lamp' or 'light'. It appears in Islamic tradition as an epithet representing illumination and guidance. In the United States, it remains relatively rare but has seen modest usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
635 babies in the United States have been named Siraj since 1880. It ranks #4041 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1761.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.8 %)
- NY (24.4 %)
- FL (12.2 %)
- MI (12.2 %)
- PA (12.2 %)
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 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 83 |
| 2000-2010 | 128 |
| 2010-2019 | 243 |
| 2020-2029 | 166 |
Famous people named Siraj
- Siraj Wahhaj: Religious Leader, Community Activist
Fun facts
- The word Siraj is used metaphorically in Arabic literature and religious texts to signify a source of light or the sun.
- It is frequently combined in classical Arabic as Siraj al-Din, which translates to 'Lamp of the Faith'.