Raghav
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Raghav is a Sanskrit name meaning “descendant of Raghu”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Raghav
Raghav is a distinguished Indian name, deeply rooted in Sanskrit. It primarily means "descendant of Raghu." Raghu was a legendary and powerful king of the Solar Dynasty (Ikshvaku dynasty) in ancient India, an illustrious ancestor of Lord Rama, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The epic Sanskrit poem Raghuvaṃśa by Kalidasa beautifully narrates the lineage of this dynasty. Thus, Raghav signifies a noble lineage, strength, and righteousness, embodying a rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
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Gender Usage of the Name Raghav
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Raghav is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Raghav
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Raghav is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 170K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 247K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 54K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 271K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Raghav ranked #1,454 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,292 in 2024 — a drop of 162 places. Raghav shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,292 in 2024. Its lowest recorded position was #6,411 in 2002. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 4472 places (from #5,926 to #1,454).
Name StyleMethodology
Raghav is classified as a Rising Star Boy Names because its recent average is 2.65x its 2020–2022 level and its peak has reached 2025.Characteristics of the Name Raghav
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- R — Boy Names Starting with R
- Ends with
- v — Boy Names Ending in “v”
Name AestheticMethodology
Raghav relies on a two-syllable construction with distinct consonant clusters that provide a firm, authoritative phonetic presence. Linked to the Solar Dynasty kings of Indian epic poetry, the name exudes a Strong & Powerful aesthetic. The finality of the voiced labiodental fricative reinforces a sense of endurance.
Middle Names For Raghav
Middle names used with RaghavMethodology
Raghav is most frequently used with: Raghav Raj
Middle name suggestions for RaghavMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Raghav is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Raghav Allen · Raghav Allan · Raghav Alvin · Raghav Asher · Raghav Anson. View all 74 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Raghav
Sound Like Raghav Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Raaghav
Spelled Like Raghav Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Raaghav
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Robert · Richard · Ryan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Raghav Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Steve · Dave · Aarav · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Raghav in ASL
- R
- a
- g
- h
- a
- v
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