Arnav

Arnav - A very unique male name

Arnav appeared on the charts for the first time in 1999 on position #2321. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arnav and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arnav? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Arnav. The baby boy name Arnav was given to 21 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2378 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 69,823 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arnav peaked in popularity 14 years ago in 2012 on position 837.

Famous with this name

How would you rate Arnav, 1-5?

Arnav is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arnav is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #1,281 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,095.

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 Arnav is where you live.

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Arnav origin and meaning

Sanskrit

From Sanskrit arnava, 'ocean, sea'

Arnav is a traditional Indian name from the Sanskrit word for the ocean. It entered US data in 1999, peaked in 2009, and remains a steady choice in Indian-American families.

Attested etymology

Arnav is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Arnav, pop culture references for the name Arnav and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Arnav

We've found the following names that sound similar to Arnav, sorted by popularity.

Aarnav /

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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)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Arnav

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 Arnav 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 Arnav?

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.

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Pronunciation

AR-nahv · /ˈɑrnɑv/

Around the world

• अर्णव (Arnav) (Hindi) — The same name in Devanagari script

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1999, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A strong, compact Sanskrit name with a big natural image — the ocean — behind it.

Worth knowing

• The v is sometimes misread or dropped by English speakers unfamiliar with the name