Pranav
Pranav first appears in US records in 1977. It peaked in 2004, when 236 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 56.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Pranav popular?
Declining Pranav is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
| 2020s | 398 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,426 | |
| 2000s | 2,010 | |
| 1990s | 358 | |
| 1980s | 28 | |
| 1970s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Pranav mean?
From Sanskrit pranava (प्रणव), the term for the sacred syllable 'Om', regarded as the primordial sound. A spiritually weighted name meaning the mystic syllable itself.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pranav mean?
Pranav means The sacred syllable Om. From Sanskrit pranava (प्रणव), the term for the sacred syllable 'Om', regarded as the primordial sound. A spiritually weighted name meaning the mystic syllable itself.
What is the origin of the name Pranav?
Pranav is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Pranav?
Pranav is pronounced “PRUH-nav.”
Is Pranav a boy or a girl name?
Pranav is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Pranav a popular name right now?
Pranav is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2004 peak.
How popular is the name Pranav?
In 2025, Pranav ranked #2440 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Pranav most popular?
Pranav was most popular in 2004, when about 236 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Pranav?
Names similar to Pranav include Rishi, Aarush, Atharv, Dhruv, Kabir.
What names go well with Pranav?
sanskrit names that pair well with Pranav include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.