Arnav
Arnav is a boys' name of Hindi origin meaning “ocean, stream, wave.” Arnav is a Sanskrit name meaning 'ocean' or 'stream,' evoking vastness, depth, and power.
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how do you pronounce Arnav?
AR-nav
where does the name Arnav come from?
Arnav, with the variants Arnab and Arnov, means ocean in Sanskrit and is a popular name in India; Arnab is its Bengali, Odia and Assamese form.
The name became immensely popular in India following the character Arnav Singh Raizada in the hit television series 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'
how popular is this name?
Arnav has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 11 years since 2004. It peaked at #855 in 2011, and ranked #891 in 2014.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2014 | #891 |
| 2013 | #907 |
| 2012 | #868 |
| 2011 | #855 |
| 2010 | #933 |
| 2009 | #875 |
| 2008 | #979 |
| 2007 | #959 |
| 2006 | #941 |
| 2005 | #972 |
| 2004 | #895 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Arnav fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Arnav?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Arnav?
what names go well with Arnav?
Sibling names that share Arnav's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Arnav
What does the name Arnav mean?
Arnav means “ocean, stream, wave”.
What is the origin of the name Arnav?
Arnav comes from the Hindi naming tradition. Related forms include Arnab and Arnov.
How popular is the name Arnav?
Arnav ranked #891 in the US in 2014, according to Social Security data.
Is Arnav a boy or girl name?
Arnav is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Arnav?
Arnav is pronounced AR-nav, with 2 syllables.
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