Himmat vs Raj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Himmat

Boy #4,992 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courage, determination, bravery"

Origin: Arabic via Urdu

Cultural Roots

South Asian Punjabi Islamic Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,992
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Him, Himi

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Raj

Boy #5,033 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sikh South Asian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,033
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Himmat Rank #4,992
Raj Rank #5,033

Himmat is more popular, ranked #4992 vs #5033 for Raj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Himmat ___

  • Himmat Singh
  • Himmat Ali
  • Himmat Khan
  • Himmat Ahmad
  • Himmat Raj
  • Himmat Dev

Raj ___

  • Raj Kumar
  • Raj Arjun
  • Raj Vikram
  • Raj Dev
  • Raj Kiran
  • Raj Mohan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Himmat

Gurpreet Manpreet Arjun Simran Navneet

If you choose Raj

Priya Ananya Rohan Kavya Arun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Himmat or Raj more popular?

Himmat is more popular, ranked #4992 compared to Raj at #5033 in the United States.

What do Himmat and Raj mean?

Himmat means "courage, determination, bravery" (Arabic via Urdu origin). Raj means "king, ruler" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Himmat and Raj boy or girl names?

Himmat is primarily a boy name. Raj is primarily a boy name.

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