How Many People Are Named Rajab?

Complete statistics for the name Rajab: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rajab
Very Rare
Arabic

Rajab means 'month of fasting' in Arabic, making it both rare and meaningful. Only 13 people named Rajab live in the US today, which means 1 in 25,602,612 Americans share this unique name. The majority of people named Rajab are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~406
Living in US
1 in 816,378
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Month of fasting
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Cultural Distinctive Spiritual Modest
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

161,923
Worldwide Bearers
#6,494
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
44,072
🇮🇷 Iran
25,114
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
17,657
🇹🇿 Tanzania
13,448
🇮🇳 India
12,847
🇰🇪 Kenya
9,267
🇺🇬 Uganda
9,241
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8,447
🇪🇬 Egypt
6,528
🇱🇾 Libya
6,427

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
13 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
13
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 13 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
17
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rajab Through the Generations

Rajab is a very rare name in the United States, with only 13 individuals bearing it. It peaked in popularity in 2010 when there were 7 births, and currently, all 13 people named Rajab are under 30 years old. This indicates that Rajab is a relatively new name, likely adopted by parents seeking something distinctive and culturally significant.

✨ Similar Names to Rajab

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rajab's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rajab

How Many People Have the Name Rajab?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 406 people in the United States currently share the name Rajab. That works out to roughly 1 in every 816,378 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rajab a Common or Rare Name?

Rajab is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rajab Mean?

Rajab means "month of fasting" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rajab in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Rajab Most Popular?

The name Rajab reached peak popularity in 2010, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rajab?

Approximately 406 people named Rajab live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 406. That works out to roughly 1 in 816,378 Americans.

Is Rajab a rare name?

Rajab is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 816,378 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rajab mean?

Rajab means "month of fasting" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rajab more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rajab are male and 0% are female.

When was Rajab most popular?

Rajab peaked in 2010 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US406
All-Time Births406
1 in X1 in 816,378
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2010
World Rank#6,494
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.