Arav
Arav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Peaceful, calm, or soft sound.
Origin and history
Arav is a male name of Sanskrit origin meaning peaceful, calm, or melody. It is a modern Indian name that has gained steady, moderate use in the United States since the 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
958 babies in the United States have been named Arav since 1880. It ranks #3721 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1812.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.1 %)
- NJ (22.2 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 334 |
| 2010-2019 | 504 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Fun facts
- The name is derived from Sanskrit roots associated with peacefulness and harmonious sound.
- Arav became popular in the early 21st century alongside a trend toward short, vowel-rich Indian names in Western countries.