Kairav

Kairav - A very unique male name

Kairav appeared on the charts for the first time in 2019 on position #3540. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kairav and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kairav? 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 Kairav. The baby boy name Kairav was given to 31 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2068 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 47,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kairav peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 2062.

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Kairav is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kairav is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #1,172 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,521.

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 Kairav is where you live.

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Kairav origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

From Sanskrit kairava, 'white lotus' — literally, born in the water

Kairav is an Indian name from the Sanskrit word for the white lotus, a flower with deep roots in Indian poetry and religion. It appears in US data only from 2019, in Indian diaspora families. Its best year so far was 2024 and it is rising.

Attested etymology

Kairav is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Kairav

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

Kirby / Kerby /

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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 Kairav

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 Kairav 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 Kairav?

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

KY-rahv · /ˈkaɪrɑv/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Kai

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2019, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Kairav is chosen in Indian-American families for a name with a classical Sanskrit meaning and a modern Kai opening.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may say 'KAY-rav' or read it as two names, Kai and Rav