Boy Name
Raj
Raj means “Reign, rule, empire, kingdom”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Raj? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Reign, rule, empire, kingdom", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Ric.
Raj meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Reign, rule, empire, kingdom
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Raj as R·A·J, with 3 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Raj is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Raj variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Raja, Raje, Rajy.
- Nicknames: Raj works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Raj with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Raj middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ric, Rock, Rush, Rhys, Rex — full picks on the sibling names for Raj guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Raj? Browse our names like Raj guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Raj
What does the name Raj mean?
Raj means "Reign, rule, empire, kingdom". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Raj is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Raj?
The exact origin of Raj is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Raj?
Raj has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Raj a boy's or girl's name?
Raj is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Raj in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Raj sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Raj?
Names that share Raj's sound and style include Ric, Rock, Rush, Rhys, Rex.
What middle names pair well with Raj?
Good middle-name fits for Raj pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Raj is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Raj is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Raj?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Raj share its rhythm without rhyming — Ric, Rock, Rush all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.