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Sukhraj

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Pronounced SOOK-raj /ˈsʊkrɑːdʒ/Medium

Meaning: A Sikh and Punjabi boy's name joining sukh, 'peace, comfort, happiness,' with raj, 'rule, kingdom' — 'kingdom of peace' or 'ruler of comfort.'Medium

In 30 seconds: A peaceful, regal name: Sukhraj is Punjabi for 'kingdom of peace' (said 'SOOK-raj'). Warm and dignified.

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Origin MediumPunjabi

MeaningA Sikh and Punjabi boy's name joining sukh, 'peace, comfort, happiness,' with raj, 'rule, kingdom' — 'kingdom of peace' or 'ruler of comfort.'

U.S. rank (2025)#13644 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 96

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

Sukhraj is a Sikh and Punjabi boy's name combining sukh, 'peace, happiness,' with raj, 'rule, kingdom.' It reads as 'kingdom of peace,' a warm, dignified choice. Rooted and calm (said 'SOOK-raj').

In the U.S. it appears softly, mostly among Sikh and Punjabi families as a heritage pick. Peaceful, dignified, and rooted.

Did you know? Sukhraj joins sukh, 'peace' or 'comfort,' with raj, 'rule' - a Sikh and Punjabi name meaning 'kingdom of peace' or 'ruler of comfort' (said 'SOOK-raj').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Sukhraj — Punjabi/Sikh 'kingdom of peace'; sukh + raj

Variations

SukrajSukhraaj

Nicknames

SukhRaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sukhraj mean?

Sukhraj joins 'peace' and 'rule' for 'kingdom of peace' or 'ruler of comfort.'

How do you pronounce Sukhraj?

It's said SOOK-raj /ˈsʊkrɑːdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sukhraj a boy or girl name?

Sukhraj is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sukhraj?

Sukhraj is used among Sikh and Punjabi families and uncommon overall in the U.S.