Dhiraj, of Sanskrit origin, translates to 'calm and composed'. This unisex name gained prominence in India during the medieval period, signifying tranquility and steadfastness. It's often spelled variants include Dhairya and Dheeraj, each preserving the core meaning.
The name Dhiraj had an initial peak with 8 births in 2001, followed by a dip to 5 births in the next year. After a gap of four years, there were 7 births in 2006, bringing the total number of births over this period to 20.