How Many People Are Named Arav?

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

Arav
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Arav is a very rare name, with only 932 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 354,115 Americans. It peaked in 2008 with 78 births, and most bearers are under 30.

~932
Living in US
1 in 354,115
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peaceful or calm
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Calm Gentle Thoughtful Compassionate
6
Life Path Number

The number 6 is traditionally linked to nurturing, responsibility, and a deep sense of care for family and community. People associated with this number tend to be loving, protective, and drawn to creating harmony in the lives of those around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,553
Worldwide Bearers
#334,590
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
564
🇵🇭 Philippines
15
🇺🇸 United States
932
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇷🇺 Russia
4
🇬🇧 England
3
🇮🇱 Israel
3
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
932 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
941
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 941 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
78

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

📜 Arav Through the Generations

Arav is a relatively new name that has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2008, when 78 babies were born with this name. Today, there are just 932 people named Arav in the US, making it one of the rarest names out there. The fact that 100% of Arav's are under 30 years old is quite striking, indicating its strong association with a younger generation. This contrasts sharply with the overall population, where the majority are older adults. The gap between the all-time births (941) and the current living count (932) is small, suggesting that many who were born with this name have unfortunately passed away. Overall, Arav remains a modern, newer-generation name that continues to be associated with youth.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 162
New Jersey 88
New York 44
Illinois 42
Texas 29
Virginia 10
Massachusetts 7
Florida 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Arav

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arav's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Arav

How Many People Have the Name Arav?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 932 people in the United States currently share the name Arav. That works out to roughly 1 in every 354,115 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arav a Common or Rare Name?

Arav 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 Arav Mean?

Arav means "Peaceful or calm" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Arav Most Popular?

The name Arav reached peak popularity in 2008, with 78 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Arav?

Approximately 932 people named Arav live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 941. That works out to roughly 1 in 354,115 Americans.

Is Arav a rare name?

Arav is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 354,115 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arav mean?

Arav means "Peaceful or calm" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Arav more male or female?

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

When was Arav most popular?

Arav peaked in 2008 with 78 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US932
All-Time Births941
1 in X1 in 354,115
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2008
World Rank#334,590
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.