Boy Name Indian · Sanskrit

Niraj

Pronunciation /NIR-aj/

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“lotus”

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7
The Seeker
Keyword: Wisdom
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GenderBoy
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundNi
Numerology7 · The Seeker
Name-based RashiVrishchika (Scorpio)
Traditional gemstoneRed Coral
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N → Vrishchika (Scorpio)
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Lucky gemstone: Red Coral
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Meaning of Niraj

Niraj is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “lotus”.

Niraj's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Boy

Niraj at a Glance

Popularity
88/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
12/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Niraj is a very popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Niraj Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#53#55#572015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#54

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Niraj Name Profile

Meaninglotus
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderBoy Name
First LetterN
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score88/100

Very Popular · internal score, not an official ranking

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