Atharv

Atharv: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Atharv

  • A male given name from Sanskrit used in India.

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit अथर्व (atharva).

How popular is Atharv?

187U.S. babies in 2025
#992peak rank (2023)
2,385babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,385 boys in the U.S. have been named Atharv. Its highest rank for boys was #992 in 2023. In 2025, 187 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025224 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Atharv FAQ

What does the name Atharv mean?

A male given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit अथर्व (atharva).

What is the origin of the name Atharv?

Atharv is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.

How popular is the name Atharv?

Since 1880, 2,385 boys in the U.S. have been named Atharv. Its highest rank for boys was #992 in 2023. In 2025, 187 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Atharv a boy or girl name?

Atharv is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,385 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.