Iraj

Iraj is a boy's name of Persian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Iraj at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Persian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Iraj

Iraj belongs to the Persian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Iraj first appears in Social Security records in 2018. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8565 in 2024, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 19 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Iraj in US records

First recorded (US)
2018
Best US rank
#8565 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Iraj in 2024
9
Total since 1880
19

Iraj in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2023
Best rank
#4992 in 2023
Babies named Iraj in 2023
3
Total since 1996
3

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Iraj mean?

The meaning of Iraj is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Persian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Iraj a boy or girl name?

Iraj is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Iraj?

Iraj comes from the Persian tradition.

How popular is the name Iraj?

Iraj first appears in US records in 2018. Its best-ever ranking was #8565 in 2024, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.