Discover and Shortlist Your Perfect Baby Names!

Rajib as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rajib

♡Add to my Name List

The baby name Rajib is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAH-jeeb (IPA: /ˈrɑːdʒiːb/).

Rajib is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: RAH-jeeb (IPA: /ˈrɑːdʒiːb/)

What is the meaning of the name Rajib ?

The baby name Rajib is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAH-jeeb (IPA: /ˈrɑːdʒiːb/).

Rajib is Sanskrit in Origin.

Rajib is a South Asian masculine name rooted in Sanskrit rājīva, a word for the lotus - especially the blue water-lily - and an epithet meaning “lotus‑eyed,” traditionally applied to deities such as Vishnu and Rama. The lotus symbolism lends associations of purity, grace, and spiritual insight, making the name popular in Hindu and culturally Indic settings.

The form Rajib reflects Bengali and Assamese phonology and transliteration, and is widespread in eastern India and Bangladesh; the pan‑Indian variants Rajiv and Rajeev are equally common elsewhere. Less frequent forms include Rajeeb and Rajiva. The name appears in classical Sanskrit literature as an epithet, with modern given‑name use rising in the 20th century and gaining international visibility through public figures (e.g., Rajiv Gandhi). Related nicknames include Raju and Raj. Overall, Rajib conveys serene beauty anchored in classical imagery.

Rajib has the following similar or variant Names

Rajib – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
BD Boys 0 #34 3,583 10,045
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
BD 0 #53 242 5,992
MV Boys 0 #57 21 3,375
IN 0 #66 6 2,963
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
BN Boys 0 #107 27 6,332
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
IN Boys 0 #217 1,881 16,750
OM Boys 0 #234 1,141 17,948
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
BD Girls 0 #279 108 8,413
QA Boys 0 #285 522 18,093
JP Boys 0 #287 11 7,909
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
QA Girls 0 #292 25 15,378
BH 0 #294 279 17,937
SG Boys 0 #299 521 17,960
SA 0 #304 9 10,560
OM Girls 0 #320 77 15,987
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #376 6 7,951
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
SD Boys 0 #459 8 10,523
KW Boys 0 #465 322 18,755
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AE Boys 0 #495 800 22,615
KW Girls 0 #495 21 19,177
LY 0 #507 29 12,703
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
AE Girls 0 #521 33 20,968
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
IN Girls 0 #571 61 13,121
SA Boys 0 #576 1,844 28,008
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #627 6 18,916
LB 0 #631 28 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #632 36 13,071
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
SA Girls 0 #837 99 25,931
MY Boys 0 #846 269 25,439
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
MY Girls 0 #980 15 24,821
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
MA 0 #1,107 22 20,986
ZA Boys 0 #1,147 32 25,619
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
IT Boys 0 #1,246 226 10,046
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440

Rajib is popular in 46 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
BH
BN
CO

Did we miss something about this name? Let us know!

People also ask about Rajib

Rajib is predominantly a boy's name.
Rajib is a 2 syllable name, pronounced RAH-jeeb (IPA: /ˈrɑːdʒiːb/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rajiv, Rajeev, Rajeeb, Rājīv and Rajib (Bengali spelling).
Rajib is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.