The nameRaja
Raja is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic raja, "hope".
Origin
Arabic. Raja is also a princely title in India, of Sanskrit origin.
History
First given in France in the mid 1940s, Raja peaked around 1980, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Raja
Raja in France
3952ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (50 births)
1,055babies named Raja in France since 1900
Raja was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 415 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Raja. Its rise began around 1944, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Raja in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raja mean?
From the Arabic raja, "hope".
What is the origin of the name Raja?
Arabic. Raja is also a princely title in India, of Sanskrit origin.
Is Raja a girl's or a boy's name?
Raja is a girl's name.