Amar vs Viraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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Viraj

Boy #1,146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, radiant, ruling"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Marathi Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,146
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vir, Raj

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Viraj Rank #1,146

Viraj is more popular, ranked #1146 vs #1241 for Amar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Viraj ___

  • Viraj Arjun
  • Viraj Shiv
  • Viraj Rohan
  • Viraj Dev
  • Viraj Aakash
  • Viraj Karan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Viraj

Arjun Priya Riya Rishi Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Viraj more popular?

Viraj is more popular, ranked #1146 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Amar and Viraj mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Viraj means "shining, radiant, ruling" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Amar and Viraj boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Viraj is primarily a boy name.

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