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Raaghav

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAH-guv /ˈrɑ.ɡəv/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Raghav — from the Sanskrit, 'a descendant of (King) Raghu' — a name of Lord Rama (the dynasty of the Raghuvanshi); we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Descendant of Raghu; a name of Lord Rama: Raaghav is Sanskrit. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'RAH-guv').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Raghav — from the Sanskrit, 'a descendant of (King) Raghu' — a name of Lord Rama (the dynasty of the Raghuvanshi); we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2024)#8150 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420042024

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

Raaghav is a spelling of Raghav — from the Sanskrit, 'a descendant of (King) Raghu' — a name of Lord Rama (the dynasty of the Raghuvanshi; we note the deity link). A lyrical, devout name (said 'RAH-guv').

In the U.S. it appears in Hindu families. Rare, descendant-of-Raghu at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Raghav means 'a descendant of (King) Raghu' in Sanskrit — a name of Lord Rama — Raaghav is a spelling, lyrical and devout (we note the deity link; said 'RAH-guv').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Raghav — deity link noted

Variations

RaghavRaghavaRaghu

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raaghav mean?

Raaghav spells Raghav — Sanskrit 'a descendant of Raghu', a name of Lord Rama. We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Raaghav?

It's said RAH-guv /ˈrɑ.ɡəv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Raaghav a boy or girl name?

Raaghav is a boy's name.

How popular is Raaghav?

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

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