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Sartaj

♂ Boy

Pronounced sar-TAHJ /sɑrˈtɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian/Urdu, 'a crown; the crown of the head; a chief/master' (sar, 'head', + taj, 'crown') — a symbol of pride and leadershipLow

In 30 seconds: A crown; the crown of the head; a master: Sartaj is Persian/Urdu. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'sar-TAHJ').
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Origin LowPersian, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Persian/Urdu, 'a crown; the crown of the head; a chief/master' (sar, 'head', + taj, 'crown') — a symbol of pride and leadership
U.S. rank (2025)#8130 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 252

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820012025

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

Sartaj comes from the Persian/Urdu, 'a crown; the crown of the head; a chief/master' (sar, 'head', + taj, 'crown') — a symbol of pride and leadership. A lyrical, classic name common in Punjabi families (said 'sar-TAHJ').

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

Did you know? Sartaj means 'a crown; the crown of the head; a chief/master' in Persian/Urdu (sar, 'head', + taj, 'crown') — a symbol of pride and leadership — lyrical and classic (said 'sar-TAHJ').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Sartaj — Persian/Urdu etymology

Variations

SartaajSartej

Nicknames

Taj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sartaj mean?

Sartaj is Persian/Urdu for 'a crown; the crown of the head; a chief/master'.

How do you pronounce Sartaj?

It's said sar-TAHJ /sɑrˈtɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sartaj a boy or girl name?

Sartaj is a boy's name.

How popular is Sartaj?

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

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