Raunak
Meaningbrightness, splendor · Persian
Raunak is an Indian boy name meaning “brightness, splendor”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. 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 simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationRaunak peaked in 2006, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Raunak you'd meet today is about 19 years old.
- HistoryRaunak first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Raunak
Raunak is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “brightness, splendor”. 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:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
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- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Raunak
What does the name Raunak mean?
Raunak means “brightness, splendor” and comes from Persian. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Akari (“light, brightness”), Fumiaki (“often literary brightness”), Hideaki (“often excellent brightness”) and Hiroaki (“often broad brightness”).
What is the origin of the name Raunak?
Raunak is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Raunak a boy or girl name?
Raunak is a boy name, though a few girls are given it too each year.
How popular is the name Raunak?
Raunak is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #5,781 in 2006, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Raunak?
If you like Raunak, you might also like Akari, Fumiaki, Hideaki and Hiroaki.
What should I know before naming my baby Raunak?
Raunak is an Indian boy name meaning “brightness, splendor”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. 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 simple to spell and say, 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.