Will my child share the name Aarnav with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Aarnav per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Aarnav in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Aarnav becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Aarnav is declining: down 2,299 places since 2018, to #4,992 in 2023. It peaked at #1,344 in 2010.

Is Aarnav a good choice for a distinctive name?

Aarnav is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Aarnav a popular baby name in the United States?

Aarnav does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Aarnav

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Aarnav is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Aarnav in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4992

About the Name Aarnav

Aarnav has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2299 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1344 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Aarnav is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Aarnav in their class.