Name meaning & stats
Rajiv
Rajiv. 820 US babies since 1940, peak 1985. Notable Rajivs are 2.0× over-represented as film directors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1985
820 US babies were named Rajiv between 1940 and 2025.
Rajiv around the world
- England & Wales: 55 babies since 1996, peak 1999
- France: 55 babies since 1900, peak 2007
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Rajivs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | Low · 7 people |
| Film director | 2.0× | Low · 7 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.7× | Low · 5 people |
| Businessperson | 1.6× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable men who are film directors, Rajivs show up 2.0× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 62% of Rajivs use it
- Rajiv 62%
- Rajeev 38%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1985)