Arav
Every Arav since 1999 — 958 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arav
Arav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,412 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 958 American babies have been named Arav. Its peak came in 2008, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,412 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,256 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,552 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,456 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,252 |
| 2020 | 26 | #3,923 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,057 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,712 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,196 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,786 |
| 2015 | 46 | #2,646 |
| 2014 | 52 | #2,432 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,966 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,238 |
| 2011 | 47 | #2,592 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,012 |
| 2009 | 70 | #1,990 |
| 2008 | 78 | #1,861 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,215 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2,836 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3,321 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,540 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,124 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,564 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arav in 2025?
Arav ranked #5,412 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arav?
958 babies have been named Arav in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arav most popular?
Arav peaked in 2008, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Arav a boy or girl name?
Arav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arav rising or falling?
Arav is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.