Virat
Meaningimmense · Sanskrit
Virat is an Indian boy name meaning “immense”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. 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?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Virat has the name Ira hiding inside it.
- GenerationVirat peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Virat you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Virat would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 36,364 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryVirat first shows up in US birth records in 2011, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Virats? Head to Washington, where it's the #801 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Virat
Virat is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “immense”. 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 and is still gaining fans. 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
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Virat
What does the name Virat mean?
Virat means “immense” and comes from Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Virat?
Virat is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Virat a boy or girl name?
Virat is a boy name. In 2025, 47 US boys were named Virat.
How popular is the name Virat?
Virat ranked #2,718 for US boys in 2025, given to 47 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #2,464. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,708 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Virat?
Virat is an Indian boy name meaning “immense”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. 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.