Aarav is a modern Indian name from Sanskrit, usually explained as "peaceful" or "calm", though it is also linked to the Sanskrit rava, "sound" or "melody". It became one of the most popular boys' names in India in the 2000s and was carried to the United States by Indian American families. Aarav entered the US top 1000 in 2008, peaked at number 523 in 2014 and has held a steady place between 530 and 710 since, ranking number 710 in 2025.