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Suraj

♂ Boy

Pronounced SOO-raj /ˈsʊrɑːdʒ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit, 'sun' (surya), a widely used Indian boy's name radiating warmth, light, and vitality.Medium

In 30 seconds: A radiant name: Suraj is Sanskrit for 'sun' (said 'SOO-raj'). Warm, bright, and full of light.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit, 'sun' (surya), a widely used Indian boy's name radiating warmth, light, and vitality.

U.S. rank (2025)#6755 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,098

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

Suraj comes from Sanskrit for 'sun,' related to surya. A common and beloved Indian boy's name, it shines with warmth and vitality. Bright and rooted (said 'SOO-raj').

In the U.S. it appears softly, mostly among Indian families as a heritage pick. Radiant, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Suraj means 'sun' in Sanskrit, tied to surya - a warm, luminous Indian boy's name that carries light and vitality in a single word (said 'SOO-raj').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Suraj — Sanskrit 'sun'; related to surya

Variations

SoorajSurya

Nicknames

SuriRaj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Suraj mean?

Suraj is Sanskrit for 'sun.'

How do you pronounce Suraj?

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

Is Suraj a boy or girl name?

Suraj is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Suraj?

Suraj is common in India and uncommon for boys in the U.S.