Atharv
How to say it: uh-TARV · /əˈtɑrv/
Sanskrit: one who knows the Atharva Veda (the fourth Veda); interpreted as knowledgeable or wise.
Atharv was the 1,010th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 187 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #863 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,010 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 187 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,729 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #863 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to broad use in the last forty years, Atharv reached its high in the 2020s. Additional rise is expected.
What goes with it
Crisp with a breathy touch, Atharv feels strong. Vedant echoes its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Atharv is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Ireland: #471.
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