Chirag
Chirag: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /t͡ʃɪˈɾɑːɣ/ · /t͡ʃɪˈɾɑːɡ/
Meaning and origin of Chirag
- A male given name from Ancient Persia often used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Persian چراغ (čirāġ, čarāġ, “lamp, lightsource”).
How popular is Chirag?
Since 1880, 667 boys in the U.S. have been named Chirag. Its highest rank for boys was #1802 in 1985. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Chirag FAQ
What does the name Chirag mean?
A male given name from Ancient Persia often used in India. Borrowed from Persian چراغ (čirāġ, čarāġ, “lamp, lightsource”).
What is the origin of the name Chirag?
Chirag is listed as a name of Ancient Persia often used in India origin.
How popular is the name Chirag?
Since 1880, 667 boys in the U.S. have been named Chirag. Its highest rank for boys was #1802 in 1985. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Chirag a boy or girl name?
Chirag is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 667 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.