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Arav

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-RUV /əˈrʌv/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit arav, 'peaceful, calm; gentle' (also linked to 'a musical sound')Medium

In 30 seconds: Peaceful and calm: Arav is Sanskrit for 'peaceful, calm'. Soft, serene, and warm.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit arav, 'peaceful, calm; gentle' (also linked to 'a musical sound')
U.S. rank (2025)#5412 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 958

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819992025

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

Arav comes from Sanskrit arav, 'peaceful, calm; gentle' (and also linked to rava, 'a musical sound, a humming'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, serene, hugely popular modern name across India (a sister to Aarav; said 'ə-RUV').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, peaceful-and-calm at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Arav means 'peaceful, calm; gentle' in Sanskrit (also linked to 'a musical sound') — a soft, serene, hugely popular modern Indian name (said 'ə-RUV').
Overall data confidence 65%
Sanskrit references — arav — routes layered

Variations

AaravArnavArvi

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arav mean?

Arav is Sanskrit for 'peaceful, calm; gentle' (also linked to 'a musical sound'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arav?

It's said ə-RUV /əˈrʌv/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Arav a boy or girl name?

Arav is a boy's name.

How popular is Arav?

Arav is a rare name in the U.S.

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