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Aarnav
♂ Boy
Pronounced AAR-nav /ˈɑr.nɑv/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit arnava, 'the ocean; the sea; a flowing wave'Low
In 30 seconds: The ocean; the sea: Aarnav is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AAR-nav').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit arnava, 'the ocean; the sea; a flowing wave'
U.S. rank (2025)#7679 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 571
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Aarnav comes from the Sanskrit arnava, 'the ocean; the sea; a flowing wave'. A crisp, classic name (said 'AAR-nav').
In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, the-ocean at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Aarnav means 'the ocean; the sea; a flowing wave' in Sanskrit (from arnava) — a crisp, classic name (said 'AAR-nav').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Aarnav — Sanskrit etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aarnav mean?
Aarnav is Sanskrit for 'the ocean; the sea; a flowing wave'.
How do you pronounce Aarnav?
It's said AAR-nav /ˈɑr.nɑv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Aarnav a boy or girl name?
Aarnav is a boy's name.
How popular is Aarnav?
Aarnav is a very rare name in the U.S.