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Atharv
BoySanskrit· “name of a Vedic sage”
- Meaning
- name of a Vedic sage
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- uh-THARV
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,132
- US babies 2025
- 187
- Best rank
- #992 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Atharv
Atharv is a Sanskrit name that is usually said to mean “name of a Vedic sage”.
Atharv is a modern form of Atharva, the name of a legendary Vedic sage associated with the Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. The Atharvaveda contains hymns, prayers and charms, and the sage Atharvan is traditionally linked to the tending of sacred fire. The shortened form Atharv reflects how the name is commonly pronounced in Hindi and Marathi. It has become a well-liked choice in India and among Indian families abroad. Atharv has a strong, scholarly feel and connects a child to an ancient tradition of learning.
Popularity over time
Atharv first appears in US Social Security records in 2000. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 2022. Its best national rank was #992 in 2023, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 224 were named Atharv. In 2025, 187 babies were named Atharv, and it ranked #1,132 nationally. That is 106% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #7,495 in 2000, #2,431 in 2010, and #1,132 in 2025. Of the 2,385 US boys named Atharv since records began, 54% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 950 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Bastian, Rayyan, Mikael, Aizen, and Mael.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Atharv ranked highest in Washington, New Jersey, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #449 | 16 |
| New Jersey | #546 | 13 |
| Illinois | #683 | 13 |
| California | #776 | 33 |
| Massachusetts | #797 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Atharv is usually pronounced uh-THARV, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-rv”.
Middle names for Atharv
A few middle names that flow with Atharv: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Atharv
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Atharv mean?
Atharv is a Sanskrit name that is usually said to mean “name of a Vedic sage”.
What is the origin of the name Atharv?
Atharv has Sanskrit roots. Atharv is a modern form of Atharva, the name of a legendary Vedic sage associated with the Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism.
Is Atharv a popular name?
Not especially. Atharv ranked #1,132 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Atharv a boy or girl name?
Atharv is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Atharv?
Atharv is usually pronounced uh-THARV. 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