BoyHindi origin

Chirag: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A luminous name meaning lamp, guiding others through the darkness.

Origin
Hindi
Syllables
2
Current rank
#12526
Peak
#1802 in 1985

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1973: #288019731980: #206819801990: #333219902000: #597720002005: #671320052010: #986920102016: #125262016#1#12526

What Chirag Means

Chirag is a boy name of Hindi origin. A luminous name meaning lamp, guiding others through the darkness.

How Popular Chirag Is

Chirag currently ranks #12526 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1802 in 1985. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Chirag

  • Chirag is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Chirag is a name from the Hindi-speaking tradition.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Chirag

Other Hindi names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Chirag

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Questions About Chirag

What does Chirag mean?

Chirag is a boy name of Hindi origin. A luminous name meaning lamp, guiding others through the darkness.

How popular is Chirag?

Chirag currently ranks #12526 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1802 in 1985. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Chirag come from?

Chirag comes from Hindi roots. Chirag is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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