Aarav
Aarav is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “peaceful, wise, musical.” It ranked #710 in the United States in 2025. Aarav is a Sanskrit-origin Hindi name meaning 'peaceful' and 'wisdom.'
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how do you pronounce Aarav?
AH-rav
where does the name Aarav come from?
From the Sanskrit आरव (ārava), meaning sound, shout, or music — specifically the kind of resonant sound that carries. Modern Indian usage has softened that sense toward peaceful and calm, so the name now reads as both musical and serene depending on who is explaining it.
It became the most popular baby name in India in the early 2010s and has rapidly risen in Western countries. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar named his son Aarav in 2002, boosting its popularity.
the history of Aarav
Aarav is a genuinely modern name rather than a classical one, and its rise was steep. It gained visibility in India after the actor Akshay Kumar named his son Aarav in 2002, and within a decade it was topping Indian baby name charts. It now travels widely with the Indian diaspora in Britain, Australia and North America.
how popular is this name?
Aarav has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 18 years since 2008. It peaked at #523 in 2014, and ranked #710 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #710 |
| 2024 | #676 |
| 2023 | #666 |
| 2022 | #673 |
| 2021 | #639 |
| 2020 | #638 |
| 2019 | #642 |
| 2018 | #565 |
| 2017 | #539 |
| 2016 | #552 |
| 2014 | #523 |
| 2010 | #577 |
| 2008 | #926 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Aarav fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Aarav?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Aarav?
- Aarav Bhatia (son of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna)
what names are similar to Aarav?
what names go well with Aarav?
Sibling names that share Aarav's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Aarav
What does the name Aarav mean?
Aarav means “peaceful, wise, musical”.
What is the origin of the name Aarav?
Aarav comes from the Hindi naming tradition. Related forms include Arav, Aarava and Aarv.
How popular is the name Aarav?
Aarav ranked #710 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Aarav a boy or girl name?
Aarav is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Aarav?
Aarav is pronounced AH-rav, with 2 syllables.
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