Aariv
How to say it: AH-riv · /ˈɑrɪv/
From Sanskrit meaning 'king of wisdom' - modern popular boys' name in India.
Aariv was the 1,207th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 131 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #703 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,207 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 131 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,307 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #703 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Little history before recent decades gives Aariv a distinctly new arc. The 2020s provide its peak moment, with further increase foreseen.
What goes with it
Quietly soft and breathy in sound. Viaan echoes its modern style and Aari serves as a familiar short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aariv is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
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