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Aarav
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “uncertain; popularly 'peaceful'”
- Meaning
- uncertain; popularly 'peaceful' (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- AH-rahv
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #710
- US babies 2025
- 377
- Best rank
- #523 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Aarav
Aarav is often said to mean “uncertain; popularly 'peaceful'”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Sanskrit and Hindi roots.
Aarav is a modern Indian name that became very popular in the early twenty-first century. It is usually linked to Sanskrit, and many sources give meanings such as peaceful or calm, though its exact etymology is uncertain and some connect it to a word for sound. The name is loved for its short, soft sound and its easy use across languages. It is common among Indian families worldwide. Aarav feels modern yet rooted in tradition, and it pairs well with classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Aarav first appears in US Social Security records in 2002. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years, starting in 2008. Its best national rank was #523 in 2014, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 541 were named Aarav. In 2025, 377 babies were named Aarav, and it ranked #710 nationally. That is 30% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #577 in 2010 and #710 in 2025. Of the 8,209 US boys named Aarav since records began, 59% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,445 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Korbin, Layton, Cayson, Uriah, and Mohammed.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aarav ranked highest in Washington, New Jersey, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #282 | 26 |
| New Jersey | #293 | 30 |
| Maryland | #407 | 12 |
| California | #465 | 68 |
| New York | #527 | 30 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Aarav is usually pronounced AH-rahv, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-av”.
Middle names for Aarav
A few middle names that flow with Aarav: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aarav
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aarav mean?
Aarav is often said to mean “uncertain; popularly 'peaceful'”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Sanskrit and Hindi roots.
What is the origin of the name Aarav?
Aarav has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Aarav is a modern Indian name that became very popular in the early twenty-first century.
Is Aarav a popular name?
Yes. Aarav ranked #710 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Aarav a boy or girl name?
Aarav is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Aarav?
Aarav is usually pronounced AH-rahv. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings