Declining since 2005, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Aparna since 1970
Babies named Aparna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 85 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 172 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Aparna is a Sanskrit name with deep roots in Hindu mythology, associated with the goddess Parvati. In the United States, it first entered the Social Security records in 1970, reaching its peak rank of 14942th in 2004. Since 2005, its usage has been declining, though it remains a familiar name among Indian-American families. The name is rarely given outside this context, explaining the lack of top states and famous bearers in the data.
Aparna is a Sanskrit compound of 'a' (not) and 'parna' (leaf). In Hindu mythology, it is an epithet of the goddess Parvati, who during her asceticism to win Shiva is said to have abstained even from leaves. The name has long been used in India and by the Indian diaspora, particularly among Hindu families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Appu, Paru, Apu
Variants: Aparnaa, Aparnaah
Sibling names for Aparna
Names that share Aparna's style, for a brother or sister.
