Aparna
Borrowed from Sanskrit अपर्णा (aparṇā).
Every Aparna since 1970 — 522 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aparna
Aparna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,167 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 522 American babies have been named Aparna. Its peak came in 2004, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Aparna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aparna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,167 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,506 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,780 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,507 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,146 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,768 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,311 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,367 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,570 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,051 |
| 2008 | 7 | #13,995 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,421 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,933 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,178 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,833 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,563 |
| 2002 | 19 | #5,919 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,384 |
| 2000 | 20 | #5,510 |
| 1995 | 9 | #8,824 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,285 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,488 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,459 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,376 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,845 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Aparna
- Aparna Sen Film director · b. 1945
- Aparna Popat Badminton player · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aparna mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अपर्णा (aparṇā).
How popular is the name Aparna in 2025?
Aparna ranked #15,167 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aparna?
522 babies have been named Aparna in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aparna most popular?
Aparna peaked in 2004, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Aparna a boy or girl name?
Aparna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aparna rising or falling?
Aparna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aparna?
Well-known people named Aparna include Aparna Sen (film director), Aparna Popat (badminton player).