Niraj
3 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Nepali ◈ 3 syllables
"Lotus; born from water. | Formal: Lotus; one who shines."

From Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Nepali

Lotus; born from water. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Niraj at a glance
MeaningLotus; born from water. | Formal: Lotus; one who shines.
OriginGujarati / Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Nepali
GenderMale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#11091
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Origin & history of Niraj
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Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Nepali roots
Niraj comes from the Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Marathi / Nepali tradition, meaning Lotus; born from water. | Formal: Lotus; one who shines..
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How popular is Niraj?
1991 peak year
Today, Niraj is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #11091), with only about 6 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1991, 17 babies were given the name (ranked #3578 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1980s. In all, around 331 babies have been registered as Niraj since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
17 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #3,578)
6 Avg. per year
(last decade)
60 Total registrations
last 10 years
331 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #11,091) Rare
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Numerology of Niraj
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
N5
I9
R9
A1
J1
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
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Personality of Niraj
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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