Will my child share the name Arav with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Arav per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arav in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arav becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arav is rising: up 179 places since 2020, to #1,897 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,147 in 2013.

Is Arav a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arav 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 Arav a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Arav is a distinctive choice, ranked #1897 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arav in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Arav

Arav has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1179 places in five years. It was most popular in 2013 at #1147 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

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