Will my child share the name Viraaj with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Viraaj per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Viraaj in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Viraaj becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Viraaj is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 177 places over the last five years to #1758 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Viraaj a good choice for a distinctive name?

Viraaj is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Viraaj a popular baby name in the United States?

Viraaj does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1758

Viraaj

Viraaj is a distinctive choice, ranked #1758 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Viraaj in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1758

About the Name Viraaj

Viraaj is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 177 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1380 in 2015 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Viraaj is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.