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Aruna Girl

Popularity: #891 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-ROO-nah / əˈruːnə

Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'bright'; Hindi: 'morning'

Historical & Cultural Background

Aruna is a name of Sanskrit origin, often associated with the dawn and brightness. In Hindu mythology, Aruna is the charioteer of the sun god Surya. The name is commonly used in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. It reflects positive attributes such as light and new beginnings.

Trend Summary

The name Aruna has seen moderate popularity in the US, particularly within Indian communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Arun
  • Aruni

International Variants

  • Aruna (Hindi)
  • Aruna (Sanskrit)

Famous people named Aruna

Aruna Roy is an Indian social activist known for her work in the Right to Information movement.

Aruna Sairam is a renowned Indian classical vocalist celebrated for her contributions to Carnatic music.

Aruna Dindane is a notable Indian actress recognized for her roles in regional cinema.

Aruna Ghosh is an accomplished Indian author known for her novels and short stories.

Fictional characters named Aruna

Aruna is a character in the Indian epic Mahabharata, known for her association with the sun.

Aruna is a character in the animated series 'Chhota Bheem', where she is depicted as a brave and adventurous girl.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aruna was first seen in the United States in 1970. Aruna has ranked as high as #1291 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Aruna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aruna (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 13
57%
CA 10
43%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19706
19715
19745
19785
19796
19825
19855
19865
19886
19956
19965
20005
20017
20026
200311
20049
20089
20108
20117
20126
20137
20167
201714
201888
201961
202036
202139
202254
202346
202459