Dwij
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 38 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Dwij peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 8 babies received this name in a single year (2016). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Dwij remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Dwij ranks #10142 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Dwij is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'twice-born' or 'born again,' from the Sanskrit dvi (two) + ja (born). In Hinduism, dwijа refers to the three upper castes — Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya — who undergo a second spiritual birth through the sacred thread ceremony (upanayana). The concept also refers to birds (born from the egg) and teeth (which grow twice).
Dwij carries the profound Hindu concept of spiritual rebirth — the transformation of a child from a merely physical being into a spiritually initiated member of the community.
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Phonetically, Dwij belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Sanskrit naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Sanskrit names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Dwij’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dwij has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | #10142 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 31 | #11128 | — |
The Story of Dwij
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Dwij is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Dwij are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Dwij?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Dwij — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 31 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2011–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #10142 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9961 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11134 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9070 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12661 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12814 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2024