Declining since 2013, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Aarnav since 2003
Babies named Aarnav per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s | 88 |
Meaning & origin
Aarnav entered U.S. naming records in 2003, a relatively recent arrival in the American landscape. Its peak year was 2012, after which it has shown a declining trajectory since 2013. As of 2025, the name ranks 7,679th nationally, with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 170,808 births. Its origins are debated, with a possible Sanskrit derivation meaning 'sea' or 'wave', though this connection is not firmly established. The name is predominantly used by Indian-American families, reflecting a broader trend of Sanskrit-origin names gaining visibility in the United States.
Aarnav is a modern given name in India, first recorded in U.S. data in 2003. It may be derived from Sanskrit आर्णव (ārṇava), meaning 'sea' or 'wave', but this derivation is not universally accepted. The name gained modest popularity among Indian-American families in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aaru, Nav
Variants: Arnav, Arnauv
Sibling names for Aarnav
Names that share Aarnav's style, for a brother or sister.
