Aviraj vs Murad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murad

Boy #2,956 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desired, wished for"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,956
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mur, Muy, Muie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aviraj Rank #3,079
Murad Rank #2,956

Murad is more popular, ranked #2956 vs #3079 for Aviraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aviraj ___

  • Aviraj Kumar
  • Aviraj Dev
  • Aviraj Raj
  • Aviraj Singh
  • Aviraj Prakash
  • Aviraj Arjun

Murad ___

  • Murad Ali
  • Murad Hassan
  • Murad Ibrahim
  • Murad Kareem
  • Murad Tariq
  • Murad Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aviraj

Arya Anika Veer Aditya Priya

If you choose Murad

Yasmin Layla Khalid Omar Fatima

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aviraj or Murad more popular?

Murad is more popular, ranked #2956 compared to Aviraj at #3079 in the United States.

What do Aviraj and Murad mean?

Aviraj means "king of the sun" (Sanskrit origin). Murad means "desired, wished for" (Arabic origin).

Are Aviraj and Murad boy or girl names?

Aviraj is primarily a boy name. Murad is primarily a boy name.

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