How Many People Are Named Aarna?

Complete statistics for the name Aarna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aarna
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Aarna means 'light' in Sanskrit and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 122,528 Americans bearing this name. That's just 2,693 people today, making it truly unique. The name peaked in popularity in 2021 with 268 births, showing it's still on the rise.

~2,693
Living in US
1 in 122,528
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Inspiring Radiant
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to have a strong sense of responsibility and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,798
Worldwide Bearers
#920,134
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,693

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,693 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
2,711
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,711 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aarna Through the Generations

Aarna has seen a steady increase in usage since its introduction, peaking in 2021 with 268 births. With an average age of 9, it's clear that most people named Aarna are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, newer-generation name. The name's rarity is further emphasized by the fact that all 2,711 individuals under 30 carry it, making it a genuinely contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 491
New Jersey 295
Texas 278
Illinois 130
North Carolina 107
Georgia 105
Virginia 105
Washington 83
Pennsylvania 81
Massachusetts 64

✨ Similar Names to Aarna

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aarna's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Aarna

How Many People Have the Name Aarna?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,693 people in the United States currently share the name Aarna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 122,528 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aarna a Common or Rare Name?

Aarna is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aarna Mean?

Aarna means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aarna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Aarna Most Popular?

The name Aarna reached peak popularity in 2021, with 268 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aarna?

Approximately 2,693 people named Aarna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,711. That works out to roughly 1 in 122,528 Americans.

Is Aarna a rare name?

Aarna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 122,528 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aarna mean?

Aarna means "light" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Aarna more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aarna are male and 100% are female.

When was Aarna most popular?

Aarna peaked in 2021 with 268 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,693
All-Time Births2,711
1 in X1 in 122,528
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2021
World Rank#920,134
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.