Niraj
Every Niraj since 1970 — 331 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Niraj
Niraj is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 331 American babies have been named Niraj. Its peak came in 1991, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Niraj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Niraj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,495 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,694 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,464 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,502 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,838 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,665 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,918 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,972 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,408 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,248 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,739 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,777 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,374 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,231 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Niraj in 2025?
Niraj did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Niraj?
331 babies have been named Niraj in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Niraj most popular?
Niraj peaked in 1991, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Niraj a boy or girl name?
Niraj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Niraj rising or falling?
Niraj is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.