Aarav
Aarav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Peaceful, wisdom, or musical note.
Origin and history
Aarav is a popular modern Indian male name derived from Sanskrit. It translates to 'peaceful', 'wisdom', or 'musical sound'. In the United States, it has grown significantly in usage since the mid-2000s, particularly among South Asian communities.
Popularity in the United States
8,209 babies in the United States have been named Aarav since 1880. It ranks #1336 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #647.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21 %)
- NJ (11.4 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 936 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,828 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,445 |
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread popularity in India and the global Indian diaspora after celebrity couple Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna named their son Aarav in 2002.
- Aarav entered the top 1000 names for boys in the United States during the late 2000s as modern Indian names gained broader usage.