Aarav
Aarav first appears in US records in 2002. It peaked in 2015, when 541 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 377.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aarav popular?
Steady Aarav has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
| 2020s | 2,445 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,828 | |
| 2000s | 936 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aarav mean?
From Sanskrit arava (आरव), literally 'a sound, roar, or shout'. Although hugely popular today and widely marketed as meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm', that gloss is a modern reinterpretation not supported by the root; the attested classical sense is 'noise/sound', sometimes softened to 'melody'.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aarav mean?
Aarav means Sound; melody. From Sanskrit arava (आरव), literally 'a sound, roar, or shout'. Although hugely popular today and widely marketed as meaning 'peaceful' or 'calm', that gloss is a modern reinterpretation not supported by the root; the attested classical sense is 'noise/sound', sometimes softened to 'melody'.
What is the origin of the name Aarav?
Aarav is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Aarav?
Aarav is pronounced “AA-rav.”
Is Aarav a boy or a girl name?
Aarav is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Aarav a popular name right now?
Aarav has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
How popular is the name Aarav?
In 2025, Aarav ranked #710 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aarav most popular?
Aarav was most popular in 2015, when about 541 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aarav?
Names similar to Aarav include Rohan, Arjun, Aryan, Reyansh, Krish.
What names go well with Aarav?
sanskrit names that pair well with Aarav include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.