UK boy's name
Rajat
A Hindi name meaning "silver" or "moon-colored".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rajat is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rajat popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. 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.
Rajat is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rajat. 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 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rajat ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Rajat.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rajat as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Rajat mean?
The given name Rajat originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "rajata," meaning "silver" or "silver-colored." Historically, the name was popular among the Hindu communities in the Indian subcontinent.
In Hindu mythology, Rajat is mentioned as one of the names of Lord Vishnu, the preserver deity in the Hindu trinity. The name appears in several ancient Hindu scriptures, including the Puranas and the Vedas, which are considered the most sacred texts in Hinduism.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rajat can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem dated around the 8th century BCE. The Mahabharata mentions a character named Rajat, who was a warrior in the Kaurava army during the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rajat. One such individual was Rajat Gupta (born 1948), a former managing director of the global consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Gupta was convicted of insider trading in 2012 and served a prison sentence.
Another famous Rajat was Rajat Kapoor (born 1960), an Indian film actor, director, and producer known for his work in both mainstream and independent cinema. Kapoor has received several awards and accolades for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Rajat Patidar (born 1993) is a contemporary Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian Premier League team Lucknow Super Giants. He gained recognition for his impressive performance in the 2022 IPL season.
In the field of literature, Rajat Chaudhuri (born 1948) is a renowned Indian writer and novelist. His works explore themes of identity, migration, and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim and several literary awards.
Rajat Gupta (born 1949), not to be confused with the former McKinsey executive, is an Indian entrepreneur and environmentalist. He founded the non-profit organization "The Climate Project India," which aims to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable practices.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Rajat throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various fields and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Rajat by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rajat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3225 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Rajat: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rajat in the UK right now?
In 2002, Rajat was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rajat most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Rajat in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rajat?
A Hindi name meaning "silver" or "moon-colored".
How many people are called Rajat in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rajat across the 1 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.