Jai vs Viraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jai

Boy #1,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory, triumph"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Sikh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jai Rank #1,308
Viraj Rank #1,146

Viraj is more popular, ranked #1146 vs #1308 for Jai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jai ___

  • Jai Arjun
  • Jai Dev
  • Jai Prakash
  • Jai Kumar
  • Jai Rajan
  • Jai Veer

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 Jai

Dev Rohan Priya Ananya Vikram

If you choose Viraj

Arjun Priya Riya Rishi Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jai or Viraj more popular?

Viraj is more popular, ranked #1146 compared to Jai at #1308 in the United States.

What do Jai and Viraj mean?

Jai means "victory, triumph" (Sanskrit origin). Viraj means "shining, radiant, ruling" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Jai and Viraj boy or girl names?

Jai is primarily a boy name. Viraj is primarily a boy name.

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