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Arnav
♂ Boy
Pronounced AR-nuv /ˈɑr.nʌv/High
Meaning: From Sanskrit arnava, 'ocean, sea, flood' — vastness as a nameHigh
In 30 seconds: The whole ocean, two syllables deep: Arnav is Sanskrit's sea — vast, calm, and one of modern India's most-loved boys' names.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit arnava, 'ocean, sea, flood' — vastness as a name
U.S. rank (2025)#2887 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,585
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
Arnav comes from Sanskrit arnava, 'ocean, flood' — the primordial sea of Vedic cosmology. A flagship of modern Indian naming alongside Aarav and Vivaan.
In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Uncommon, oceanic at the root, and current.
Did you know? The Vedas churn the arnava — the cosmic ocean from which treasures and the nectar of immortality rose; every Arnav carries that tide.
Overall data confidence 88%
Monier-Williams — arnava — root meaning
Variations
ArnaavArnab
Nicknames
Arnu
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Arnav mean?
Arnav is Sanskrit for 'ocean, sea'.
How do you pronounce Arnav?
It's said AR-nuv /ˈɑr.nʌv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Arnav a boy or girl name?
Arnav is a boy's name.
How popular is Arnav?
Arnav is an uncommon name in the U.S. and popular in India.