Boy nameCurrently #675 in the USFalling
Aarav
AH-ruv//ˈɑːrəv//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20155 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
Peaceful, wise (modern coinage, etymology debated)
Aarav is a modern Indian name whose precise Sanskrit derivation is debated, most often glossed as 'peaceful' or connected to wisdom; it has risen very quickly since the 2000s to become one of the most popular boys' names in India and among South Asian families abroad.
Aarav's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Aarav |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 70 |
| 2006 | 144 |
| 2007 | 161 |
| 2008 | 219 |
| 2009 | 270 |
| 2010 | 438 |
| 2011 | 436 |
| 2012 | 435 |
| 2013 | 495 |
| 2014 | 531 |
| 2015 | 541 |
| 2016 | 519 |
| 2017 | 526 |
| 2018 | 488 |
| 2019 | 419 |
| 2020 | 419 |
| 2021 | 431 |
| 2022 | 406 |
| 2023 | 408 |
| 2024 | 403 |
Aarav through the decades
- Aarav peaked in 2015, when 541 babies were named Aarav in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Aarav has risen 43% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Aarav currently ranks #675 in the US and is cooling off.
Nicknames
Aarav
Variants & spellings
Arav