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Rajan

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Pronounced RAH-jun /ˈrɑ.dʒən/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit rajan, 'a king; royal; ruling; a sovereign'Low

In 30 seconds: A king; royal; ruling: Rajan is Sanskrit 'a king'. Crisp, regal, and warm (said 'RAH-jun').

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit rajan, 'a king; royal; ruling; a sovereign'

U.S. rank (2025)#7559 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,038

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

Rajan comes from Sanskrit rajan, 'a king; royal; ruling; a sovereign' (a kin of raja and rajah). A crisp, regal Indian name across many South Asian communities (said 'RAH-jun'; nickname Raj).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-king at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Rajan means 'a king; royal; ruling; a sovereign' in Sanskrit — a crisp, regal Indian name (said 'RAH-jun').

Overall data confidence 58%

Sanskrit references — Rajan — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

RajRajaRajen

Nicknames

Raj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rajan mean?

Rajan is Sanskrit for 'a king; royal; ruling; a sovereign'.

How do you pronounce Rajan?

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

Is Rajan a boy or girl name?

Rajan is a boy's name.

How popular is Rajan?

Rajan is a rare name in the U.S.