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Aarav

“Peaceful, calm; the quiet hum of a chant”

2 syllables · 5 letters

About the name Aarav

Aarav barely existed as a given name before the 2000s, when Indian parents seized on its soft two-beat sound and its sense of peaceful murmur. It has since become the default modern Hindu boy's name in Mumbai nurseries and in diaspora classrooms from Toronto to Sydney, carried by how effortlessly English speakers get it right on the first try.

Aarav is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, pronounced AH-rahv. On the NameRarity scale it scores 62 out of 100, which places it in the rare band — recognisable but seldom used. Distinctive without needing to be spelled out twice. Its strongest period was the 2010s.

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Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Peaceful, calm; the quiet hum of a chant
Origin
Sanskrit
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
AH-rahv
Syllables
2
Letters
5
US rank
#640
Peak era
2010s
Rarity
62 / 100
Per million
~33
Starts with
A
Numerology
7 · The Seeker

How popular is Aarav?

Popularity38/100
Rarity62/100

Aarav sits at approximately #640 in recent US rankings. Roughly 33 people per million carry it — about 1 in 30,303. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.

Famous people named Aarav

We have not catalogued a widely known public figure named Aarav yet. That is part of what makes it a distinctive choice — the name is not already attached to someone else in most people's minds.

Spellings and variants of Aarav

AarvAravAarava

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Sky, open space, the ether element

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Bliss, spiritual joy

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Aarav — frequently asked questions

What does the name Aarav mean?

Aarav means "Peaceful, calm; the quiet hum of a chant". It is a name of Sanskrit origin, most often given to a boy.

How do you pronounce Aarav?

Aarav is pronounced AH-rahv, with 2 syllables.

How rare is the name Aarav?

Aarav scores 62 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it rare. Roughly 1 in every 30,303 people carry it — about 33 per million.

What is the numerology number for Aarav?

Aarav carries the expression number 7, known as The Seeker. Its soul urge number is 3 and its personality number is 4.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Aarav?

The lucky number for Aarav is 7 (with 16, 25, 34 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Violet. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Sapphire.

Is Aarav a popular name?

Aarav currently sits around rank #640 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2010s.