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Adhiraj

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-dee-rahj /ˈɑ.di.rɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit adhiraja, 'a supreme king; a sovereign; an emperor; an overlord'Low

In 30 seconds: A supreme king; a sovereign: Adhiraj is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-dee-rahj').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit adhiraja, 'a supreme king; a sovereign; an emperor; an overlord'

U.S. rank (2025)#5611 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adhiraj comes from Sanskrit adhiraja, 'a supreme king; a sovereign; an emperor; an overlord'. A crisp, classic name common in South Asian families (said 'AH-dee-rahj'; nickname Raj).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-supreme-king at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Adhiraj means 'a supreme king; a sovereign; an emperor' in Sanskrit — a crisp, classic name (said 'AH-dee-rahj').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Adhiraj — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

AdhirajaAdheeraj

Nicknames

Raj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adhiraj mean?

Adhiraj is Sanskrit for 'a supreme king; a sovereign; an emperor'.

How do you pronounce Adhiraj?

It's said AH-dee-rahj /ˈɑ.di.rɑdʒ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Adhiraj a boy or girl name?

Adhiraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Adhiraj?

Adhiraj is a rare name in the U.S.