Will my child share the name Viraj with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 30 UK babies named Viraj per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Viraj in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Viraj becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Viraj is rising: up 104 places since 2020, to #1,007 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #847 in 2024.

Is Viraj a good choice for a distinctive name?

Viraj 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.

Who are some famous people named Viraj?

Notable people named Viraj include: Viraj Bhosale, Viraj Pushpakumara and Viraj Perera.

Is Viraj a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1007

Viraj

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Viraj is a distinctive choice, ranked #1007 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Viraj in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Viraj

2024 marks Viraj's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #847. The name has climbed 264 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Viraj is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Viraj in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Viraj

Viraj Bhosale — Viraj Suresh Bhosale is an Indian cricketer.
Viraj Pushpakumara — Viraj Pushpakumara is a Sri Lankan cricketer.
Viraj Perera — Modara Mehellage Don Pasanna Viraj Perera is a Sri Lankan first class cricketer.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.