Atharv
Atharv is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Knowledge, priest, or related to the Atharvaveda.
Origin and history
Atharv is a traditional Sanskrit name derived from ancient sacred Indian texts. It is associated with the Atharvaveda, the fourth Veda in Hinduism. In the United States, its usage has increased significantly in recent years among Indian-American families.
Popularity in the United States
2,385 babies in the United States have been named Atharv since 1880. It ranks #2657 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #948.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.7 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- NJ (12.2 %)
- WA (7.1 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
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 | 158 |
| 2010-2019 | 950 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,277 |
Fun facts
- The name is directly linked to the Atharvaveda, an ancient collection of hymns and formulas central to Vedic tradition.
- Atharv has seen rapid rise in usage in the U.S. during the 2020s, entering the top 1,000 male names.