Holding steady.
Popularity of Apurva since 1973
Babies named Apurva per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 17 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 25 | 6 |
| 2000s | 66 | 0 |
| 2010s | 11 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Apurva is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'unprecedented' or 'unique.' It first appeared in U.S. naming records in 1996 and saw its peak usage in 2001, the earliest year for which data is available for this name. Since then, its popularity has remained stable, though it never entered the top 1,000 rankings; the exact number of births per year is not publicly reported due to low frequency. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state. Apurva is more commonly given to girls, reflecting its feminine usage in India and among the diaspora, though it is occasionally used for boys.
Apurva comes from the Sanskrit prefix 'a-' (not) and 'purva' (former, previous), literally meaning 'without precedent' or 'unparalleled.' It is used in Hindu philosophical texts to describe something singular or extraordinary. As a given name, it has been adopted in India and among the Indian diaspora, often chosen for its auspicious meaning of uniqueness.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Apurvi
Variants: Apoorva
Sibling names for Apurva
Names that share Apurva's style, for a brother or sister.
