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Kairav

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-rav /ˈkaɪ.rɑːv/High

Meaning: White lotus; moon; from Sanskrit kairava (the white lotus, Nymphaea lotus) — the night-blooming water lily that opens in moonlightHigh

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name meaning 'white lotus' — the Nymphaea lotus that blooms at night under the moonlight. In Hindu tradition the white lotus symbolizes purity, divine beauty, and spiritual awakening.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningWhite lotus; moon; from Sanskrit kairava (the white lotus, Nymphaea lotus) — the night-blooming water lily that opens in moonlight
U.S. rank (2025)#2196 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births65 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 448

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520072025

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

Kairav comes from Sanskrit kairava (the white night-blooming lotus, Nymphaea lotus). The lotus is one of Hinduism's most sacred symbols — the white lotus specifically represents purity of the heart and spiritual awakening in the Vedic tradition.

Kairav is used in Hindi-speaking and South Asian communities in India and the United States. Its 2024 ranking of #2403 for boys reflects modest use in these communities.

Did you know? The white lotus (kairava) blooms at night, opening its petals in moonlight rather than sunlight — unlike the sacred pink lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) that opens at dawn. This nocturnal blooming gives Kairav a connection to the moon and to beauty that reveals itself in the quiet of night.
Overall data confidence 89%
Behind the Name — Kairav — Sanskrit etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Kairava

Nicknames

Kai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kairav mean?

Kairav means 'white lotus' from Sanskrit kairava — the night-blooming lotus that opens in moonlight, a symbol of purity in Hindu tradition.

How do you pronounce Kairav?

It's said KY-rav /ˈkaɪ.rɑːv/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kairav a boy or girl name?

Kairav is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kairav?

Kairav ranked #2403 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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