Rajah
Every Rajah since 1951 — 618 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rajah
Rajah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,433 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 618 American babies have been named Rajah — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 44 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 Rajah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rajah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,433 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,820 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,154 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,278 | 11 | #7,632 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,462 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,406 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,741 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,498 | 15 | #5,977 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,267 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,579 | 14 | #6,275 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #11,762 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,436 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,677 | 11 | #7,438 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,923 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,328 | 11 | #7,385 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,994 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,868 | 11 | #7,581 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,531 | 5 | #14,129 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,749 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,353 | 13 | #6,379 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,161 | — | — |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,633 | 5 | #12,784 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,620 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,297 | 15 | #5,083 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,081 | 9 | #7,379 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,018 | 11 | #6,211 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,628 | 7 | #7,603 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,986 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,334 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,752 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rajah in 2025?
Rajah ranked #10,433 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rajah?
618 babies have been named Rajah in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rajah most popular?
Rajah peaked in 1994, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Rajah a boy or girl name?
Rajah is used for both: about 28% of babies named Rajah have been girls and 72% boys.
Is the name Rajah rising or falling?
Rajah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.