Rajah
Gender: Boy
Meaning: King and ruler — royal authority and sovereign will
Origin: Sanskrit
Popularity: Ranked #10433 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A name with Sanskrit roots, connected to the element 'raj' meaning king, ruler.
Similar names: raj, raja, ra, rj, rajan, rajon, ramaj, retaj
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Rajah? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Rajah, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Rajah
What does the name Rajah mean?
Rajah means “King and ruler — royal authority and sovereign will” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Rajah?
Rajah has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “King and ruler — royal authority and sovereign will”.
How popular is Rajah?
Rajah ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Rajah most popular?
Rajah peaked in 1994 with 24 babies registered that year.
Is Rajah a boy or girl name?
Rajah is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 72% of Rajahs are boys and 28% are girls.
Is the name Rajah rising or falling in popularity?
Rajah has fallen 4351 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5363 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Rajah been recorded?
Rajah appears in birth records across 48 years — from 1951 through 2025.