Aarav
Transliteration of Hindi आरव (ārav, “sound; loud noise”).
Every Aarav since 2002 — 8,209 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aarav
Aarav is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #710 in 2025 with 377 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 8,209 American babies have been named Aarav. Its peak came in 2015, when 541 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aarav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aarav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 377 | #710 |
| 2024 | 404 | #676 |
| 2023 | 408 | #666 |
| 2022 | 406 | #673 |
| 2021 | 431 | #639 |
| 2020 | 419 | #638 |
| 2019 | 419 | #642 |
| 2018 | 488 | #565 |
| 2017 | 526 | #539 |
| 2016 | 519 | #552 |
| 2015 | 541 | #529 |
| 2014 | 531 | #523 |
| 2013 | 495 | #535 |
| 2012 | 435 | #586 |
| 2011 | 436 | #574 |
| 2010 | 438 | #577 |
| 2009 | 270 | #816 |
| 2008 | 219 | #926 |
| 2007 | 161 | #1,120 |
| 2006 | 144 | #1,172 |
| 2005 | 70 | #1,838 |
| 2004 | 41 | #2,599 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,528 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,393 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aarav mean?
Transliteration of Hindi आरव (ārav, “sound; loud noise”).
How popular is the name Aarav in 2025?
Aarav ranked #710 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 377 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aarav?
8,209 babies have been named Aarav in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aarav most popular?
Aarav peaked in 2015, when 541 newborns received the name.
Is Aarav a boy or girl name?
Aarav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aarav rising or falling?
Aarav is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.