Rajiv

Rajiv is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “lotus flower.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Rajiv at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“lotus flower”

About the name Rajiv

Rajiv belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “lotus flower” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rajiv first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1238 in 1985, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 820 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rajiv in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#1238 in 1985
Peak year
1985
Total since 1880
820

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rajiv mean?

Rajiv means “lotus flower” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rajiv a boy or girl name?

Rajiv is a boy name.

What origin is the name Rajiv?

Rajiv comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Rajiv?

Rajiv first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #1238 in 1985, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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