Aarnav
Aarnav first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2012, when 62 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aarnav popular?
Declining Aarnav is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.
| 2020s | 88 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 345 | |
| 2000s | 138 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aarnav mean?
From the Sanskrit अर्णव (arṇava), meaning 'ocean' or 'sea', literally 'the foaming/surging water'. A well-established classical Sanskrit word for a great body of water, commonly spelled Arnav or Aarnav.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aarnav mean?
Aarnav means Ocean, sea. From the Sanskrit अर्णव (arṇava), meaning 'ocean' or 'sea', literally 'the foaming/surging water'. A well-established classical Sanskrit word for a great body of water, commonly spelled Arnav or Aarnav.
What is the origin of the name Aarnav?
Aarnav is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Aarnav?
Aarnav is pronounced “AHR-nuhv.”
Is Aarnav a boy or a girl name?
Aarnav is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Aarnav a popular name right now?
Aarnav is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.
How popular is the name Aarnav?
In 2025, Aarnav ranked #7679 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aarnav most popular?
Aarnav was most popular in 2012, when about 62 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aarnav?
Names similar to Aarnav include Daksh, Kunal, Advait, Ojas, Krishna.
What names go well with Aarnav?
sanskrit names that pair well with Aarnav include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.