Siraj Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Siraj means 'lamp' or 'light' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Siraj
Siraj is an Arabic name that means 'lamp' or 'light'. It has roots in the Quran and is often used to represent guidance or illumination. The name has a strong and powerful feel to it, evoking a sense of positivity and enlightenment. Siraj is a popular name among Muslims and is commonly given to boys.
Popularity of the Name Siraj
The popularity for the name Siraj peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 37 births, which ranked number 7,110 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Siraj had the most male births in 2017 with 37, which ranked number 3,119 out of 14,245 male names. The number of births for the name Siraj has increased sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 24 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among males, Siraj has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 24 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Siraj
- 20 Year Trend of Siraj: 166.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Siraj: 33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Siraj: 33.33%
Popularity of Siraj by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Siraj. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Siraj in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Siraj is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Siraj
- Total Births of Siraj: 25 (2.92%)
- Male Births of Siraj: 25 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Siraj over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.92% increase in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. Male births for Siraj have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 25 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.