Arav - A very unique male name
Arav at a glance
Arav is ranked #3832 among boy baby names in 2025, with 5 births in 2025. It peaked in 2013 at #1683 and first appeared on the charts in 2002.
- Rank in 2025
- #3832
- Births in 2025
- 5
- Peak year
- 2013 (#1683)
- First appeared
- 2002
- Trend
- #3677 in 2020 → #3832 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 293,257 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arav peaked in popularity 13 years ago in 2013 on position 1683.
Famous with this name
Arav Chowdhary
Rami Arav
Arav Shukla
How would you rate Arav, 1-5?
Arav is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arav is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,502 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,502.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Arav is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Arav origin and meaning
Sanskrit (Indian)
Uncertain — glossed in name lists as 'peaceful sound' from Sanskrit rava, 'sound'; the gloss is plausible but not securely attested as a name derivation
Arav is a short modern Indian name in US data since 2002, peaking in 2008. The commonly quoted meaning, from Sanskrit rava, 'sound', is repeated widely but not anchored in name scholarship, so it is reported here as uncertain.
Origin uncertain
Arav is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Arav, pop culture references for the name Arav and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Arav
We've found the following names that sound similar to Arav, sorted by popularity.
Aarav / Aariv / Arif / Arvo / Araf / Aryav / Aaryav / Areeb / Ariv / Arvie /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3832 |
| 2021 | 3447 |
| 2020 | 3677 |
| 2019 | 3039 |
| 2018 | 2659 |
| 2017 | 2820 |
| 2016 | 2450 |
| 2015 | 2545 |
| 2014 | 2188 |
| 2013 | 1683 |
| 2012 | 1947 |
| 2011 | 2087 |
| 2010 | 2050 |
| 2009 | 1810 |
| 2008 | 1705 |
| 2007 | 2125 |
| 2006 | 2533 |
| 2005 | 2865 |
| 2004 | 2626 |
| 2003 | 3179 |
| 2002 | 3396 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| California | 2502 |
Even more about Arav
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Arav a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Arav?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
uh-RAHV · /əˈrɑːv/
Also pronounced AH-rahv; stress varies by family.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Aarav — Doubled-a name of similar sound; a separate, more common name with its own uncertain gloss.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2002, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Arav for a short, modern Indian name that travels easily in English.
Worth knowing
- Constantly confused with Aarav, the far more common lookalike.
- Its quoted meaning is a name-list gloss, not a settled derivation.
