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Balaji

Boy name · Indian

Meaninga name of Lord Venkateswara · Telugu

Balaji is an Indian boy name meaning “a name of Lord Venkateswara”, with Telugu roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Balaji would score 15 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationBalaji peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Balaji you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
  • HistoryBalaji first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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hello, little Balaji

US births per million boys, 2000–2025

01.5320002000

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Balaji

Balaji is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “a name of Lord Venkateswara”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Balaji

What does the name Balaji mean?

Balaji means “a name of Lord Venkateswara” and comes from Telugu. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Venkat (“a name of Lord Venkateswara”).

What is the origin of the name Balaji?

Balaji is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Telugu. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).

Is Balaji a boy or girl name?

Balaji is a boy name.

How popular is the name Balaji?

Balaji is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2000. It peaked at #10,349 in 2000, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Balaji?

If you like Balaji, you might also like Venkat.

What should I know before naming my baby Balaji?

Balaji is an Indian boy name meaning “a name of Lord Venkateswara”, with Telugu roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.