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Aarav

आरवAH-rahv · Peaceful, calm, or of the nature of sound.

2025 rank (boys)
#710
Babies named in 2025
377
Peak popularity
2017
2025 frequency
1 in 4,531 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2002

Rising since 2002, #710 for boys today.

Popularity of Aarav since 2002

Babies named Aarav per year in U.S. Social Security records.

18036154120102020Most births 2015Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s936
2010s4,828
2020s2,445

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.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k boystoo few 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

Variants: Aarav, Arav, Arrav

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aarav mean?
Aarav means 'peaceful' or 'calm' and is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Aarav?
In 2025, Aarav ranked 710th and about 1 in 4,531 boys received the name.
Is Aarav a boy or girl name?
Aarav is primarily a boy's name.