What Does the Name Aarav Mean?

Aarav is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin meaning “peaceful; melodious sound.”

Updated June 2026

Name	Aarav
Gender	male
Origin	Sanskrit
Meaning	peaceful; melodious sound
Variants	Aarav, Arav, Aarrav, Ahrav
Popularity	One of the most popular boys' names in India in the 2010s and 2020s; also widely used among the Indian diaspora.

The meaning and origin of Aarav

The name Aarav means “peaceful; melodious sound” and has Sanskrit origins. A modern Sanskrit-derived name based on the word rava (sound, melody), interpreted as peaceful or melodious. It surged in popularity in the early 21st century, partly after Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar named his son Aarav.

Variants and related names

Aarav is related to several other names you may recognize: Aarav, Arav, Aarrav, Ahrav. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Aarav?

One of the most popular boys' names in India in the 2010s and 2020s; also widely used among the Indian diaspora.

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