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Raghav

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAG-hav /ˈræg.hæv/Medium

Meaning: Descendant of RaghuMedium

In 30 seconds: Raghav is a Hindi name meaning 'descendant of Raghu'.
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Origin MediumHindi, Punjabi, Marathi
MeaningDescendant of Raghu
U.S. rank (2024)#2106 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births71 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,248

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Raghav means 'descendant of Raghu', linking the bearer to an ancestral line in Indian tradition. It is a Hindi name with a long cultural resonance, used widely across India today. Present-day bearers include the dancer and actor Raghav Juyal and the musician Raghav Sachar.

The name's two strong syllables give it a confident, rhythmic sound that sits well in contemporary Indian naming.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Raghav is 'descendant of Raghu ', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Raghav — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Raghav Juyal (1991–present)
    Indian dancer, actor and television presenter, known as the 'Slow Motion King'.
  • ★Raghav Sachar (1981–present)
    Indian multi-instrumentalist, singer and music composer.

If you like Raghav…

Rohan— another widely used Hindi boys' name with a similar feel

Frequently Asked

What does the name Raghav mean?

Raghav is usually explained as meaning 'descendant of Raghu ' and is most often linked with Hindi tradition.

How do you pronounce Raghav?

It's commonly said RAG-hav /ˈræg.hæv/.

Is Raghav a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Raghav is used as a boy name.

How popular is Raghav?

In 2024, Raghav ranked #2106 in the U.S. for boys, with 71 births recorded.