Pranav
Pranav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Sacred syllable Om; cosmic sound.
Origin and history
Pranav is a traditional Indian male name derived from Sanskrit. It represents the sacred syllable 'Om', which is considered the primordial sound of the universe in Hinduism. In the United States, it has been steadily used among families of Indian heritage.
Popularity in the United States
4,225 babies in the United States have been named Pranav since 1880. It ranks #1927 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1530.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.5 %)
- NJ (13.2 %)
- TX (11.9 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- VA (5.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 28 |
| 1990-2000 | 358 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,010 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,426 |
| 2020-2029 | 398 |
Famous people named Pranav
- Pranav Dhanawade: Cricketer
Fun facts
- In Vedic philosophy, Pranav is another name for Om, representing the root of all existence.
- Over 4,000 boys have been named Pranav in the United States since 1880.