Arnav is a Sanskrit name meaning "ocean" or "sea", a popular modern choice among Indian families that suggests depth and vastness. In the United States it rose with the growth of the Indian American community: it stood at number 2333 in 2000, entered the top 1000 in 2004 and peaked at number 855 in 2011. It has since slipped back out and ranks number 2887 in 2025 with 43 births.