Aarvi
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "first ray of sunshine".
Name Census estimates that about 435 living Americans carry the first name Aarvi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aarvi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aarvi births was 2023 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aarvi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aarvi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
435
~ 1 in 787,941 Americans
Peak year
2023
55 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,876
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Aarvi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aarvi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 220 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aarvi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aarvi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aarvis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. New Jersey, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Aarvi, while Ohio, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aarvi
The name Aarvi is a modern Indian name that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among Hindu families. It is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language.
One of the possible etymological roots of the name Aarvi is derived from the Sanskrit word "arv," meaning "to go" or "to move." This could suggest that the name carries a meaning related to movement, progress, or journey. Another possible root is the Sanskrit word "arva," which means "horse." In some cultures, horses were seen as symbols of strength, speed, and endurance, traits that could be associated with the name Aarvi.
While the name Aarvi does not have a recorded history in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has gained popularity in more recent times. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aarvi can be found in birth records and census data from various regions of India, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
One notable person with the name Aarvi is Aarvi Enkhtsetseg, a Mongolian singer and songwriter born in 1989. She has gained recognition for her contributions to the Mongolian music industry and for representing her country in international music competitions.
Another individual with the name Aarvi is Aarvi Dua, an Indian actress and model born in 1996. She has appeared in several television commercials and music videos, showcasing her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
Aarvi Gupta, born in 2005, is a young Indian child prodigy who gained recognition for her exceptional mathematical abilities. At a very young age, she demonstrated remarkable skills in mental arithmetic and has participated in various competitions and exhibitions, showcasing her extraordinary talent.
Aarvi Narayanan, born in 1998, is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of classical Indian dance forms, such as Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi.
Aarvi Bansal, born in 2002, is an Indian chess player who has achieved remarkable success in the sport at a young age. She has won numerous national and international chess tournaments, showcasing her exceptional strategic skills and talent in the game.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Aarvi throughout history. While the name may be relatively modern, it has gained significance and recognition in various fields, reflecting the diverse talents and achievements of those who bear this name.
People
Aarvi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aarvi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aarvi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aarvi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 435 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aarvi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 787,941 US residents.
Is Aarvi a common name?
We classify Aarvi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 438 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aarvi most popular?
The single biggest year for Aarvi was 2023, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aarvi is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aarvi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aarvi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aarvi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aarvi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aarvi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aarvi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Aarvi?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Aarvi at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.