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Viraat

♂ Boy

Pronounced vih-RAHT /vɪˈrɑt/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit virat, 'vast; gigantic; the vast/cosmic form (of the divine)'; a name evoking the immense Virat Purusha; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Vast; gigantic; the cosmic form: Viraat is Sanskrit. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'vih-RAHT'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit virat, 'vast; gigantic; the vast/cosmic form (of the divine)'; a name evoking the immense Virat Purusha; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#8208 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620092025

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

Viraat comes from the Sanskrit virat, 'vast; gigantic; the vast/cosmic form (of the divine)'; a name evoking the immense Virat Purusha (we note the sacred sense). A bold, classic name (said 'vih-RAHT').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, vast-and-cosmic at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Viraat means 'vast; gigantic; the cosmic form (of the divine)' in Sanskrit — a bold, expansive name (we note the sacred sense; said 'vih-RAHT').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Viraat — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

ViratViraaj

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Viraat mean?

Viraat is Sanskrit for 'vast; gigantic; the cosmic form (of the divine)'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Viraat?

It's said vih-RAHT /vɪˈrɑt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Viraat a boy or girl name?

Viraat is a boy's name.

How popular is Viraat?

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

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