Viraj is a distinctive choice, ranked #847 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Viraj in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#847
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Viraj
Unlikely. With around 38 UK babies named Viraj per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Viraj in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Viraj is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 264 places over the last five years to #847 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
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.
Notable people named Viraj include: 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..
Viraj does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Virajs in the wild.
38
UK babies named Viraj (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↑ 264 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Viraj
Likely around 1 other Viraj in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Viraj
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Modara Mehellage Don Pasanna Viraj Perera is a Sri Lankan first class cricketer. An all-rounder, he has made 2 first class hundreds and has taken over 100 wickets with his right-arm offbreak bowling.