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Atharva
BoySanskrit· “name of a Vedic sage”
- Meaning
- name of a Vedic sage
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Pronunciation
- uh-THAHR-vuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,057
- US babies 2025
- 72
- Best rank
- #1,939 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2020
Meaning and origin of Atharva
Atharva is a Sanskrit name that is usually said to mean “name of a Vedic sage”.
Atharva is a Sanskrit name linked to Atharvan, a sage of the Vedic period whose name is attached to the Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. The Atharvaveda includes hymns, charms and prayers for everyday life, which gives the name a strong link to ancient learning. Atharva is a popular modern choice in India and in Indian communities abroad. It is said uh-THAHR-vuh. Related forms include Atharv and Atharvan. Atharv, without the final a, is a shorter version that many families also use.
Popularity over time
Atharva first appears in US Social Security records in 1999. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,939 in 2020, the same year it reached its highest count of 75 babies. In 2025, 72 babies were named Atharva, and it ranked #2,057 nationally. That is 56% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #6,361 in 2000, #2,876 in 2010, and #2,057 in 2025. Of the 1,094 US boys named Atharva since records began, 41% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 394 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Eoin, Rye, Artem, Adryan, and Pryce.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Atharva ranked highest in New Jersey, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #1035 | 5 |
| Texas | #1300 | 15 |
| California | #1303 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Atharva is usually pronounced uh-THAHR-vuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-va”.
Middle names for Atharva
A few middle names that flow with Atharva: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Atharva
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Atharva mean?
Atharva is a Sanskrit name that is usually said to mean “name of a Vedic sage”.
What is the origin of the name Atharva?
Atharva has Sanskrit roots. Atharva is a Sanskrit name linked to Atharvan, a sage of the Vedic period whose name is attached to the Atharvaveda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism.
Is Atharva a popular name?
Not especially. Atharva ranked #2,057 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Atharva a boy or girl name?
Atharva is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Atharva?
Atharva is usually pronounced uh-THAHR-vuh. 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