Will my child share the name Atharva with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Atharva per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Atharva in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Atharva becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Atharva is rising: up 212 places since 2020, to #1,613 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,329 in 2021.

Is Atharva a good choice for a distinctive name?

Atharva 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.

Who are some famous people named Atharva?

Notable people named Atharva include: Atharva Taide, Atharva Ankolekar and Atharva Sudame.

Is Atharva a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Atharva is a distinctive choice, ranked #1613 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Atharva in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Atharva

Atharva is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 230 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1329 in 2021 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Atharva

Atharva Taide — Atharva Taide is an Indian cricketer who plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket and previously appeared for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.
Atharva Ankolekar — Atharva Ankolekar is an Indian cricketer who plays for India Under-19s.
Atharva Sudame — Atharva Sudame (Marathi pronunciation: [əˈtʰərʋə suːˈd̪aːmeː]) is an Indian social media influencer, comedian, actor, and YouTuber based in Pune, Maharashtra.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Atharva

UK babies named Atharva (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

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In a school of 600

↑ 212 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Atharva

Almost certainly the only Atharva in the class

UK Popularity (2005–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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Famous People Named Atharva

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Atharva Taideb. 2000

Atharva Taide is an Indian cricketer who plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket and previously appeared for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Atharva Ankolekarb. 2000

Atharva Ankolekar is an Indian cricketer who plays for India Under-19s.

Atharva Sudame

Atharva Sudame (Marathi pronunciation: [əˈtʰərʋə suːˈd̪aːmeː]) is an Indian social media influencer, comedian, actor, and YouTuber based in Pune, Maharashtra.