Naksh vs Viraaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naksh

Boy #3,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"star, lunar mansion"

Origin: Sanskrit Nakshatra

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi-speaking Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,432
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naks

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Viraaj

Boy #3,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining ruler, king of heroes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,558
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Raj, Veer, Vi

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Popularity Comparison

Naksh Rank #3,432
Viraaj Rank #3,558

Naksh is more popular, ranked #3432 vs #3558 for Viraaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Naksh ___

  • Naksh Dev
  • Naksh Raj
  • Naksh Kumar
  • Naksh Arjun
  • Naksh Veer
  • Naksh Ishan

Viraaj ___

  • Viraaj Kumar
  • Viraaj Dev
  • Viraaj Singh
  • Viraaj Arjun
  • Viraaj Rajan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Naksh

Laksh Dhruv Arya Shiv Tara

If you choose Viraaj

Ananya Priya Arjun Rohan Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Naksh or Viraaj more popular?

Naksh is more popular, ranked #3432 compared to Viraaj at #3558 in the United States.

What do Naksh and Viraaj mean?

Naksh means "star, lunar mansion" (Sanskrit Nakshatra origin). Viraaj means "shining ruler, king of heroes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Naksh and Viraaj boy or girl names?

Naksh is primarily a boy name. Viraaj is primarily a boy name.

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