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Raja

Boy name · 31 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Raja: 31 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2007.

Raja is a name with rich royal roots, ultimately deriving from the Sanskrit word *rājan*, meaning "king" or "chieftain." It has been used as a given name and title across the Indian subcontinent for millennia. Famous historical bearers include the warrior king Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the powerful 19th-century ruler of the Sikh Empire, and Raja Ravi Varma, the celebrated Indian painter whose works blended traditional themes with European techniques. The name’s noble meaning means any place named "Raj" or "Rajasthan" shares its linguistic heritage. In Scotland, Raja remains a rare but striking choice, often chosen by families honouring South Asian heritage, and has a direct masculine counterpart in the more common Scottish name Rex, Latin for "king."