Iraj

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-RAHJ /iˈrɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Iraj — variously 'a helper of the Aryans/Iran' — a heroic prince of the Shahnameh (the Persian epic)Low

In 30 seconds: A helper of Iran; a hero of legend: Iraj is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ee-RAHJ').

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian Iraj — variously 'a helper of the Aryans/Iran' — a heroic prince of the Shahnameh (the Persian epic)

U.S. rank (2024)#8565 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

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

Iraj comes from the Persian Iraj — variously 'a helper of the Aryans/Iran' — a heroic prince of the Shahnameh (the Persian epic). A crisp, classic name (said 'ee-RAHJ').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian families. Rare, a-helper-of-Iran at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Iraj is a heroic prince of the Shahnameh (the Persian epic), variously 'a helper of the Aryans/Iran' — a crisp, classic name (said 'ee-RAHJ').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Iraj — Persian etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iraj mean?

Iraj is Persian, variously 'a helper of the Aryans/Iran' — a heroic prince of the Shahnameh.

How do you pronounce Iraj?

It's said ee-RAHJ /iˈrɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Iraj a boy or girl name?

Iraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Iraj?

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