Rajah
Meaningking · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,951 in 1994
7 babies were named Rajah in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,479 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Rajah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Rajah, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Rajah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRajah first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1994, when it ranked #2,951. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendRajah has slipped 4,479 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Rajah means “king”.
About the name Rajah
Rajah is a boy name meaning “king”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with R and ending in “-jah”. US birth records list Rajah for boys from 1951 to 2025, in 47 of those 75 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #2,951 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 526,316 boys |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 529,101 boys |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 217,865 boys |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 224,215 boys |
| 2010s | 6.6 | 152,207 boys |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 148,148 boys |
Questions about the name Rajah
What does the name Rajah mean?
Rajah means “king” in Sanskrit.
Is Rajah a boy or girl name?
Rajah is a boy name.
How popular is the name Rajah?
Rajah ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#2,951).