Raja
4 countries#1448 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Raja was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,317 births recorded 1981–2024 · peaked in 1997 with 78 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,286 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1448 · peaked in 1997 with 78 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,240 births recorded 1967–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 2001 with 53 births
Most common in: California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,020 births recorded 1966–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 1980 with 50 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Alpes-Maritimes, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
31 births recorded 1981–2024 · peaked in 2007 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Raja’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #403 | — |
| 2003 | #461 | ↓58 |
| 2004 | #500 | ↓39 |
| 2005 | #477 | ↑23 |
| 2006 | #515 | ↓38 |
| 2007 | #543 | ↓28 |
| 2008 | #640 | ↓97 |
| 2009 | #648 | ↓8 |
| 2010 | #635 | ↑13 |
| 2011 | #580 | ↑55 |
| 2012 | #793 | ↓213 |
| 2013 | #882 | ↓89 |
| 2014 | #695 | ↑187 |
| 2015 | #765 | ↓70 |
| 2016 | #833 | ↓68 |
| 2017 | #1042 | ↓209 |
| 2018 | #786 | ↑256 |
| 2019 | #762 | ↑24 |
| 2020 | #856 | ↓94 |
| 2021 | #1448 | ↓592 |
Frequently asked questions about Raja
Is Raja a popular name?
Yes — Raja currently ranks #1448 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Raja more common for boys or girls?
Raja is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Raja most popular?
Raja peaked in 1997 in England & Wales, with 78 recorded births that year.
Is Raja rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Raja’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #402 in 1996 to #1448 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Raja?
At least 3,577 babies have been recorded with the name Raja across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Raja popular in more than one country?
Yes — Raja appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.