Viraj comes from the Sanskrit virāj and means "radiance" or "sovereign"; in the Vedas Virāj is a primordial being born from the cosmic man Purusha. It is a dignified choice in Hindu families with a crisp, modern sound. Viraj stood at number 4378 in 2000, reached its best rank of number 1150 in 2024 and ranks number 1338 in 2025.