Will my child share the name Abhinav with classmates?

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

Is Abhinav becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abhinav has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 2427 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1209 in 2011. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Abhinav a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abhinav 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 Abhinav a popular baby name in the United States?

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

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5120

Abhinav

Abhinav is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Abhinav in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#5120

About the Name Abhinav

Abhinav has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2427 places in five years. It was most popular in 2011 at #1209 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Abhinav is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.