Rising since 2002, #710 for boys today.
Popularity of Aarav since 2002
Babies named Aarav per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 936 |
| 2010s | 4,828 |
| 2020s | 2,445 |
Meaning & origin
Aarav entered U.S. records in 2002 and has been steadily rising in popularity, peaking at rank 710 in 2025. About 1 in 4,531 boys received the name that year, reflecting its growing appeal among parents seeking a melodic, modern name with deep cultural roots. The name is most common in Washington, New Jersey, and Maryland. Its Sanskrit origin evokes tranquility, making it a favored choice for families looking for a balance of tradition and contemporary style.
Aarav is derived from the Sanskrit word 'aaraava' meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm', or alternatively from 'rava' meaning 'sound'. It has been a traditional name in India, particularly among Hindu families, and gained popularity in the West in the 2000s as part of a broader trend toward Sanskrit names.
Where Aarav is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aarav” around the world
Where Aarav lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
15
babies in 2025
New Zealand
37
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aaru, Avi
Sibling names for Aarav
Names that share Aarav's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aanya, Anaya, Ishika, Kavya, Riya, Aarna, Prisha, Shriya, Aadhya, Aadya, Aarya, Ananya, Anushka, Avni, Janya, Jiya, Khushi, Mahi, Navya, Saanvi, Sahasra, Samaira, Sanvi, Shanaya, Aanvi, Aaradhya, Aarohi, Aarushi, Aarvi, Aashi, Aashna, Aashvi, Aavya, Adhira, Advika, Aishani, Ameya, Amulya, Anvika, Anvita, Anvitha, Aruna, Avika, Chandni, Hasini, Ishanvi, Ishita, Juhi, Kaavya, Kashvi, Maahi, Mahika, Manasvi, Mihira, Mishika, Nandini, Niharika, Nihira, Nitya, Prachi, Rishika, Rithika, Ritika, Saachi, Sandhya, Sanika, Sejal, Shanvi, Shloka, Shreeya, Srinika, Sriya, Suhana, Vaishnavi, Varnika, Vedika, Vibha, Yashika, Yashvi, Aadhira, Aahana, Aashritha, Aastha, Aayushi, Adya, Akshita, Anala, Anwita, Arohi, Arushi, Devanshi, Dhanvi, Dhruvi, Gayatri, Hanvika, Harshita, Himani, Jhanvi, Lasya, Mahek, Muskan, Nainika, Nakshatra, Nishika, Nishtha, Parnika, Pragya, Raahi, Saanvika, Saavi, Sreya, Srihitha, Tanishka, Vaanya, Vamika, Vanshika, Vihana, Aanshi, Harshitha, Mayukha, Pranshi, Samiksha, Thanvi, Aadvika, Aahna, Aanaya, Aarini, Aashika, Aashka, Aayana, Aditri, Akshaya, Alekhya, Anahat, Anandi, Anshu, Ashvika, Daksha, Hetal, Ishitha, Jaanvi, Kaashvi, Kruti, Mahiya, Manvi, Naavya, Namita, Navika, Pihu, Prajna, Pranathi, Priyal, Raaga, Rishita, Ritisha, Riyanshi, Saanjh, Samanvi, Samanvitha, Savani, Savera, Sayani, Shaily, Shaivi, Shanvika, Sharvi, Shivangi, Shivanya, Shreshta, Shresta, Shristi, Simrin, Sithara, Sohana, Sonika, Spruha, Sreshta, Srija, Tanishi, Tanvika, Vedanshi, Veeksha, Vidhi, Yazhini
Brothers: Aryan, Vihaan, Rohan, Arjun, Sahil, Aayan, Anish, Arnav, Jai, Nikhil, Pranav, Aaryan, Aayush, Abhinav, Abhiram, Advik, Avyaan, Avyan, Dev, Ivaan, Krishiv, Neel, Parth, Reyansh, Rishaan, Shreyas, Vedant, Viaan, Vivaan, Yash, Aadi, Aadit, Aadvik, Aariv, Aarnav, Aayansh, Abhay, Adarsh, Adhvik, Advaith, Advay, Ahaan, Anik, Ankit, Arsh, Ashvik, Aveer, Avik, Aviraj, Avyukt, Avyukth, Ayaansh, Darsh, Devansh, Dhruva, Eshaan, Eshan, Evaan, Harsh, Kairav, Kavi, Laksh, Madhav, Naksh, Naman, Nayan, Neev, Ojas, Pratham, Ranveer, Rihaan, Rishabh, Rudransh, Sagar, Sahaj, Saharsh, Satvik, Shiven, Shourya, Siddhant, Suraj, Tanay, Tanush, Vedanth, Vihan, Viraaj, Virat, Vraj, Vyom, Yuvan, Aadhav, Aadhvik, Aarish, Aaryav, Adhrit, Adit, Advit, Ahan, Akul, Aniket, Aniketh, Anmol, Anvay, Anvith, Archit, Aryav, Avyay, Ayansh, Divit, Gyan, Hridhaan, Jiyaan, Kathan, Kavir, Lavan, Mayank, Mayur, Mivaan, Nihaal, Nivaan, Omkar, Parag, Praneel, Pratyush, Raunak, Rayansh, Reyaansh, Rithik, Riyansh, Rushil, Saathvik, Saatvik, Sahas, Samanyu, Sarthak, Shivay, Shravan, Shrihan, Shriyan, Shubham, Uday, Vaayu, Vibhav, Vikrant, Viyaan, Yuvaan, Yuvin, Adith, Anvit, Kanishk, Aadarsh, Aadhi, Aadhiran, Aadith, Aanav, Aarsh, Aarvik, Aashish, Aavyan, Abhijay, Abhimanyu, Abhiraj, Adharv, Adhrith, Akhilesh, Aksh, Ankush, Aseem, Chaitanya, Charvik, Devaansh, Devarsh, Dhanush, Dhruvan, Divyansh, Ehaan, Ekansh, Hamsa, Hanish, Harshith, Harshiv, Hridaan, Hriday, Jaiveer, Kahaan, Kaveer, Kiansh, Kriyansh, Krrish, Lakshya, Maanav, Malhar, Manvik, Medhansh, Namish, Nehan, Nihit, Nikash, Nishant, Rishab, Rishit, Rushi, Saagar, Saahas, Safal, Sahith, Sanay, Shashwat, Shivaansh, Shivank, Shreyansh, Shrihaan, Siddh, Smayan, Sparsh, Sriansh, Srihaan, Srihith, Suhan, Tanmay, Tarak, Tirth, Vedaant, Vidit, Viransh, Vrishank

