Pranav

Pranav - A very unique male name

Pranav appeared on the charts for the first time in 1993 on position #2724. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Pranav and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Pranav? 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 Pranav. The baby boy name Pranav was given to 18 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2558 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 81,460 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Pranav peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 764.

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Pranav is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Pranav is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,625 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,158.

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 Pranav is where you live.

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Pranav origin and meaning

Sanskrit

'Bowing in reverence; the sacred syllable Om' — from Sanskrit pranava

Pranav comes from Sanskrit pranava, the sacred syllable Om and the reverent salutation connected with it, and is a well-established boy's name in India. It entered American data in 1993 and peaked in 2008. It is a genuine religious word used as a name, with its meaning intact.

Attested etymology

Pranav is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Pranav

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

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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 Pranav

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 Pranav 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 Pranav?

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

pruh-NAHV · /prəˈnɑv/

Around the world

• Pranava (Sanskrit) — The fuller form of the word

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1993, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Pranav is a meaningful heritage name that is short and pronounceable for English speakers.

Worth knowing

• It has been falling in the US since 2008, and the final v may be softened in English