Aruna
Borrowed from Sanskrit अरुण (aruṇa).
Every Aruna since 1970 — 591 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aruna
Aruna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,106 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 591 American babies have been named Aruna. Its peak came in 2018, when 88 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Aruna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aruna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #3,106 |
| 2024 | 60 | #2,800 |
| 2023 | 46 | #3,432 |
| 2022 | 54 | #3,037 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,810 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,927 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,757 |
| 2018 | 88 | #2,147 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,888 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,057 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,331 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,187 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,519 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,417 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,713 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #10,795 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,113 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,786 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,219 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,288 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11,932 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,795 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,120 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Aruna
- Aruna Asaf Ali Social activist · 1909–1996
- Aruna Irani Actor · b. 1946
- Aruna Dindane Soccer player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aruna mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit अरुण (aruṇa).
How popular is the name Aruna in 2025?
Aruna ranked #3,106 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aruna?
591 babies have been named Aruna in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aruna most popular?
Aruna peaked in 2018, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Aruna a boy or girl name?
Aruna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aruna rising or falling?
Aruna is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aruna?
Well-known people named Aruna include Aruna Asaf Ali (social activist), Aruna Irani (actor), Aruna Dindane (soccer player).