UK boy's name
Navraj
A masculine Hindu name meaning "new ruler" or "young 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.
Navraj is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Navraj popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1675, with 15 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 15 births.
This profile covers 271 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 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 269 living people in the UK are called Navraj. 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
- • Navraj ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 15 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 15 boys were registered as Navraj.
- • About 269 living people in the UK are estimated to have Navraj as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1675
2024
Births in 2024
15
Latest year
Peak year
2013
15 births
Estimated living
269
2026
Meaning
What does Navraj mean?
The name Navraj has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was widely spoken in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the combination of two words: "Nav" meaning new or fresh, and "Raj" meaning king or ruler. Together, the name Navraj translates to "new king" or "fresh ruler."
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Puranas and the Vedas, the name Navraj is often associated with deities, kings, and other powerful figures. It is believed that the name was bestowed upon newborn princes and heirs to the throne, signifying their divine right to rule and the hope for a prosperous and renewed reign.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Navraj can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Navraj is mentioned as the name of a warrior prince who fought alongside the Pandava brothers during the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Navraj. One of the most prominent was Navraj Singh Deora, a renowned Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress party. He was born in 1925 and served as a member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, for several terms.
Another famous Navraj was Navraj Singh Gandotra, an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1970s and 1980s. He was born in 1952 and is remembered for his exceptional bowling skills and his contributions to the sport.
In the realm of literature, Navraj Singh Virk was a celebrated Punjabi poet and writer who lived in the 20th century. He was born in 1912 and is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Punjabi literature.
The name Navraj has also been associated with royalty and noble lineages. One such example is Navraj Singh Jodhpur, a former maharaja of the princely state of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. He was born in 1879 and ruled over Jodhpur until his death in 1952.
Another notable bearer of the name was Navraj Singh Ahluwalia, a prominent Indian businessman and industrialist who lived in the late 20th century. He was born in 1944 and played a significant role in the growth and development of various industries in India.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Navraj over time
The chart below shows babies named Navraj registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Navraj, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 15 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Navraj by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Navraj 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 | #1717 | 69 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2089 | 108 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2319 | 75 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2231 | 19 | 4 |
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FAQ
Navraj: questions and answers
How popular is the name Navraj in the UK right now?
In 2024, Navraj was ranked #1675 for boys in England and Wales, with 15 births registered.
When was Navraj most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 15 babies registered as Navraj in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Navraj?
A masculine Hindu name meaning "new ruler" or "young king".
How many people are called Navraj in the UK?
A total of 271 babies have been registered as Navraj across the 29 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.