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Navraj

♂ Boy

Pronounced NUHV-rahj /ˈnʌv.rɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi/Sanskrit, 'a new king; a new rule/reign' (nav, 'new', + raj, 'king; rule; kingdom')Low

In 30 seconds: A new king; a new rule: Navraj is Punjabi. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NUHV-rahj').

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Origin LowPunjabi, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Punjabi/Sanskrit, 'a new king; a new rule/reign' (nav, 'new', + raj, 'king; rule; kingdom')

U.S. rank (2025)#7071 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 176

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

Navraj comes from the Punjabi/Sanskrit, 'a new king; a new rule/reign' (nav, 'new', + raj, 'king; rule; kingdom'). A crisp, classic name (said 'NUHV-rahj').

In the U.S. it appears in Punjabi families. Rare, a-new-king at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Navraj means 'a new king; a new rule/reign' in Punjabi/Sanskrit (nav, 'new', + raj, 'king; rule') — a crisp, classic name (said 'NUHV-rahj').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Navraj — Punjabi etymology

Variations

NavraajNauraj

Nicknames

Raj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Navraj mean?

Navraj is Punjabi/Sanskrit for 'a new king; a new rule/reign'.

How do you pronounce Navraj?

It's said NUHV-rahj /ˈnʌv.rɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Navraj a boy or girl name?

Navraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Navraj?

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