Atharv is an Indian name from the Sanskrit Atharvan, the name of a legendary Vedic priest and of the Atharva Veda, one of the four Vedas; it is usually explained as "knower of the sacred fire" or "the first". It is a popular modern choice in India and among Indian American families. In the United States Atharv entered the top 1000 in 2022, peaked at number 992 in 2023 and ranks 1132 in 2025.