Boy · #7,008 in 2026

Aanav

Name: Popularity of the name Aanav in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aanav, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,008

Peak Rank

#4,479 (2019)

Total Babies

167

5-Yr Trend

-31%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#4479

Peak Rank

167

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aanav

The earliest SSA record of Aanav as a baby boy name dates back to 2011, when 6 babies received it. 2019 was its biggest year on record, with 22 newborns named Aanav — #4,479 in the national rankings. About 61% of every Aanav on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Aanav ranks #7,008 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-31%). All told, over 167 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Aanav

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aanav is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Anniv
Anv
Anau
Anna
Ana
Annie
Ano
Ani
Anny
Anno
Anni
Anais

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aanav

What does the name Aanav mean?

Aanav is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aanav in 2026?

In 2026, Aanav ranks #7,008 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Aanav most popular?

Aanav reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #4,479 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aanav most popular?

Aanav has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aanav.

Is Aanav a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aanav is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Aanav?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aanav include Jabir, Wassim, Holten. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aanav

Aanav is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 167 births in the dataset. Aanav's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #4,479. Use the chart and map above to compare Aanav's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.