Aarav Boy
Origin(s)
Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: peaceful; Hindi: prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
In Sanskrit, Aarav is derived from 'Rav,' meaning sun, and symbolizes peace and tranquility. In Hindi culture, it is often associated with prosperity and success, reflecting positive attributes valued in Indian society.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Aarif
- Arav
International Variants
- Aarav (Hindi/India)
- Aarav (Sanskrit/India)
Famous people named Aarav
Aarav Bhatia — son of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar
Aarav Kumar — notable Indian child actor
Fictional characters named Aarav
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aarav was first seen in the United States in 2002. Aarav has ranked as high as #881 nationally which occurred in 2015 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Aarav has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aarav (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 78 | |
| TX | 47 | |
| NY | 27 | |
| GA | 19 | |
| PA | 19 | |
| WA | 19 | |
| IL | 16 | |
| OH | 14 | |
| MA | 14 | |
| MI | 13 | |
| NC | 13 | |
| VA | 12 | |
| CT | 10 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| TN | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 70 |
| 2006 | 144 |
| 2007 | 161 |
| 2008 | 219 |
| 2009 | 270 |
| 2010 | 438 |
| 2011 | 436 |
| 2012 | 435 |
| 2013 | 495 |
| 2014 | 531 |
| 2015 | 541 |
| 2016 | 519 |
| 2017 | 526 |
| 2018 | 488 |
| 2019 | 419 |
| 2020 | 419 |
| 2021 | 431 |
| 2022 | 406 |
| 2023 | 408 |
| 2024 | 403 |