Aarav is a distinctive choice, ranked #257 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Aarav in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#257
US Rank #710
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About the Name Aarav
Aarav is at its highest recorded position in the UK, #257 in 2025 — the strongest showing it has had. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.
Aarav is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aarav in their class.
In the US it sits at #675 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Aarav
Unlikely. With around 179 UK babies named Aarav per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aarav in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Aarav is at its highest recorded position — #257 in 2025, with 179 births. In 2020 it ranked #320.
Aarav is more popular in the UK (#326) than in the US (#675). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Aarav ranks #675 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
179
UK babies named Aarav (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 63 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Aarav
Almost certainly the only Aarav in the class
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UK Popularity (2003–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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