Rajab
Meaningseventh month of the Islamic year · Arabic
Rajab is an Arabic boy name meaning “seventh month of the Islamic year”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Rajab would score 14 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationRajab peaked in 2010, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Rajab you'd meet today is about 15 years old.
- HistoryRajab first shows up in US birth records in 2010, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2010–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Rajab
Rajab is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “seventh month of the Islamic year”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. 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:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Rajab
What does the name Rajab mean?
Rajab means “seventh month of the Islamic year” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include September (“seventh month”).
What is the origin of the name Rajab?
Rajab is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Rajab a boy or girl name?
Rajab is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rajab?
Rajab is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #9,693 in 2010, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Rajab?
If you like Rajab, you might also like September.
What should I know before naming my baby Rajab?
Rajab is an Arabic boy name meaning “seventh month of the Islamic year”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.