Viraj
Viraj is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning “Splendour, resplendent”, pronounced vee-RAHJ. It ranked #1338 in the United States in 2025, given to 144 babies, and peaked at #1150 in 2024. Common nicknames: Vir, Raj.
How popular is Viraj in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Viraj mean, and where does it come from?
Viraj is a Sanskrit name meaning splendour or brilliance, and in the Rigveda it is also a metre and a cosmic principle — the Viraj is the first being from which creation proceeds in one of the oldest hymns. It is used across India and Nepal. American records hold it from 1982, and it has risen steadily since without reaching the top thousand, part of the same arrival as Vivaan, Ved and Ishaan among Indian American families.
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Famous People Named Viraj
- Viraj Nanda — Indian musician
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Viraj mean?
Viraj is a boy name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Splendour, resplendent." Viraj is a Sanskrit name meaning splendour or brilliance, and in the Rigveda it is also a metre and a cosmic principle — the Viraj is the first being from which creation proceeds in one of the oldest hymns. It is used across India and Nepal.
How do you pronounce Viraj?
Viraj is pronounced vee-RAHJ. Common variations include Viraaj, Biraj, Virag.
Is Viraj a boy name?
Yes, Viraj is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Vir, Raj.