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Suraj: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A solar name meaning the sun, powerful and life-giving.

Origin
Hindi
Syllables
2
Current rank
#6209
Peak
#1949 in 1995

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

Popularity over time

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

1975: #474119751980: #717919801990: #344319902000: #212520002005: #242520052010: #482220102015: #570520152020: #62092020#1#7179

What Suraj Means

Suraj is a boy name of Hindi origin. A solar name meaning the sun, powerful and life-giving.

How Popular Suraj Is

Suraj currently ranks #6209 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1949 in 1995. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Suraj

  • Suraj is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Suraj is a name from the Hindi-speaking tradition.
  • It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.

Names Like Suraj

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

Sibling Names for Suraj

Hindi names that pair well as a brother or sister to Suraj.

Questions About Suraj

What does Suraj mean?

Suraj is a boy name of Hindi origin. A solar name meaning the sun, powerful and life-giving.

How popular is Suraj?

Suraj currently ranks #6209 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1949 in 1995. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Suraj come from?

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

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