Declining since 2021, #1,540 for girls today.
Popularity of Aarna since 2005
Babies named Aarna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 1,452 |
| 2020s | 1,217 |
Meaning & origin
Aarna first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2005, reflecting the growing influence of Indian names among American families. By 2021, it reached its peak rank of 1,540, but has since declined. In 2025, about 1 in 11,732 newborn girls received the name. Its strongest popularity is in Washington, New Jersey, and Michigan. Derived from Sanskrit roots, the name embodies cultural heritage while remaining accessible in English-speaking contexts.
Aarna is derived from the Sanskrit word 'ārṇa', meaning 'belonging to the sea' or 'wave', and is also a name for the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu tradition. The name gained prominence in India and among the Indian diaspora in the early 21st century.
Where Aarna is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aarna” around the world
Where Aarna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arnu
Variants: Arna
Sibling names for Aarna
Names that share Aarna's style, for a brother or sister.
