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Chirag

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Chirag

Pronounced chih-RAHG /tʃɪˈrɑːɡ/Medium

Meaning: Chirag is a Hindi name of Persian origin, from 'chiragh', 'lamp' or 'light'. It carries the sense of one who brings light and is common across India.Medium

In 30 seconds: Chirag is a Hindi and Persian name meaning 'lamp' or 'light' (said 'chih-RAHG'). It is a familiar Indian boys' name carried to the U.S. by immigrant families.
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Origin HighPersian
MeaningChirag is a Hindi name of Persian origin, from 'chiragh', 'lamp' or 'light'. It carries the sense of one who brings light and is common across India.
U.S. rank (2023)#11072 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 667
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519732023

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

Chirag comes from Persian chiragh, 'lamp' or 'light', and passed into Hindi and Urdu. It is a widely used masculine name across India, carrying the warm sense of one who lights the way.

In the United States it appears from the later twentieth century with the growth of Indian-American families, staying rare in the national numbers - only a few dozen boys a year around its high near 1985. Its bright meaning has kept it a steady heritage choice.

Did you know? The Persian word 'chiragh', a lamp, passed into Hindi and Urdu; a beloved child is often called the 'chirag' of the home - its guiding light.
Overall data confidence 75%
References - Chirag — Persian 'chiragh' 'lamp/light'; Hindi use

Variations

ChiraagChirugChirragCheeraagChiragh

Nicknames

ChiruRaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chirag mean?

Chirag is a Hindi and Persian name meaning 'lamp' or 'light'.

How do you pronounce Chirag?

It's said chih-RAHG /tʃɪˈrɑːɡ/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chirag a boy or girl name?

Chirag is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Chirag?

Chirag is rare in the U.S. overall, a familiar heritage name in Indian-American families.

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