Suraj
Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Suraj: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1990.
Suraj is a name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "sun" or "sunlight," derived from *sūrya*, the Hindu sun god. It is widely used across India, Nepal, and among the South Asian diaspora, including in Scotland where it has been given to baby boys since the 1970s. Famous bearers include Suraj Sharma, the Indian actor who starred in the film *Life of Pi*, and Suraj Venjaramoodu, a celebrated Malayalam actor and comedian. The name shares its root with the Surya River in Indonesia, though no direct place connections exist in Scotland. A notable variant is Surya, the original Sanskrit form, which is also a common given name in its own right. In Hindu tradition, Surya is revered as the solar deity, making Suraj a name that carries radiant, life-giving associations.
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19903 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #5953 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1990
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y