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UK boy's name

Aviraaj

A Sanskrit name meaning "the unrivalled ruler" or "unparalleled king".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aviraaj is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aviraaj popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2021 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Aviraaj. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aviraaj ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Aviraaj.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aviraaj as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2021

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Aviraaj mean?

The name Aviraaj has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world and has been the linguistic foundation for many Indian languages and cultures. The name is composed of two Sanskrit words, "Avi" meaning "earth" or "world," and "Raaj" meaning "king" or "ruler." Thus, the name Aviraaj can be interpreted as "ruler of the world" or "king of the earth."

The earliest recorded use of the name Aviraaj can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, particularly the Vedas and Puranas, which are some of the oldest religious and philosophical texts in the world. These texts often mention the names of gods, kings, and other important figures from Hindu mythology and history, and it is likely that the name Aviraaj was inspired by or derived from one of these sources.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aviraaj was a Hindu king who ruled over parts of northern India during the 6th century CE. Historical records indicate that this king was known for his military conquests and his patronage of the arts and culture, which may have contributed to the name's association with power and leadership.

Another notable figure with the name Aviraaj was a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century CE in what is now modern-day India. His works, which covered a wide range of topics including philosophy, religion, and literature, were widely read and influential during his time and continue to be studied and admired to this day.

In the 16th century, there was a prominent Hindu religious leader and spiritual teacher named Aviraaj who was widely respected for his teachings on the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most important Hindu scriptures. He traveled extensively throughout India, sharing his wisdom and insights with people from all walks of life.

Fast-forwarding to more recent times, the name Aviraaj was borne by a renowned Indian classical musician who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a virtuoso on the sitar and is credited with helping to popularize and preserve traditional Indian music both within India and around the world.

Another notable individual with the name Aviraaj was an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was imprisoned multiple times for his activism but remained steadfast in his commitment to the cause of Indian self-governance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aviraaj over time

The chart below shows babies named Aviraaj registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aviraaj, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aviraaj
01223202120222024

Decades

Aviraaj by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aviraaj was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4954 6 2

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FAQ

Aviraaj: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aviraaj in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aviraaj was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aviraaj most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Aviraaj in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aviraaj?

A Sanskrit name meaning "the unrivalled ruler" or "unparalleled king".

How many people are called Aviraaj in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Aviraaj across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.