Arnav

Meaning of Arnav

Arnav generally means 'ocean' or 'sea.' It can also refer to a stream or a wave.

Arnav has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Arnav

After ranking as high as #855 in 2011, Arnav has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Arnav

• Arnav Gupta
  Chess Grandmaster
• Arnav Bhasin
  Indian actor
• Arnav Goswami
  Indian journalist
• Arnav Patra
  Indian entrepreneur
• Arnav Kishore
  Indian scientist

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Questions about the name Arnav

What does the name Arnav mean?

Arnav means arnav generally means 'ocean' or 'sea.' it can also refer to a stream or a wave, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Arnav a boy's or a girl's name?

Arnav is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Arnav?

Arnav did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Arnav most popular?

Arnav peaked at #855 in 2011.