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Dilraj

♂ Boy

Pronounced DIL-raj /ˈdɪl.rɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi/Sanskrit — dil, 'a heart' (Persian), + raj, 'a king; rule', hence 'king of the heart; ruler of hearts'Low

In 30 seconds: King of the heart; ruler of hearts: Dilraj is Punjabi/Sanskrit. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'DIL-raj').
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Origin LowPunjabi, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Punjabi/Sanskrit — dil, 'a heart' (Persian), + raj, 'a king; rule', hence 'king of the heart; ruler of hearts'
U.S. rank (2025)#7806 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519972025

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

Dilraj comes from the Punjabi/Sanskrit — dil, 'a heart' (Persian), + raj, 'a king; rule', hence 'king of the heart; ruler of hearts'. A lyrical, classic name common in Sikh families (said 'DIL-raj').

In the U.S. it appears in Punjabi and Sikh families. Rare, king-of-the-heart at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dilraj joins dil, 'a heart' (Persian), and raj, 'a king; rule' (Sanskrit), hence 'king of the heart; ruler of hearts' — a lyrical, classic name (said 'DIL-raj').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dilraj — Punjabi/Sanskrit etymology

Variations

DilraajDilreet

Nicknames

Dil

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dilraj mean?

Dilraj is Punjabi/Sanskrit for 'king of the heart; ruler of hearts' (dil, 'heart', + raj, 'king').

How do you pronounce Dilraj?

It's said DIL-raj /ˈdɪl.rɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dilraj a boy or girl name?

Dilraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Dilraj?

Dilraj is a very rare name in the U.S.

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