Boy · #2,329 in 2026

Atharva

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

Current Rank

#2,329

Peak Rank

#1,937 (2020)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+11%

1999

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#1937

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Atharva

Atharva first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 75 Atharvas were born — ranking #1,937 that year. As of 2026, Atharva ranks #2,329 for baby boys with 61 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 1K Atharvas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through 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 Atharva

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

Etheria
Larva
Marva
Narva
Corva
Athero
Azaria
Icaria
Otaria
Harvey
Larvae
Amara

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Atharva

What does the name Atharva mean?

Atharva is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Atharva in 2026?

In 2026, Atharva ranks #2,329 among boys' names in the U.S., with 61 babies given the name that year.

When was Atharva most popular?

Atharva reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #1,937 that year with 75 babies given the name.

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

Atharva has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Atharva.

Is Atharva a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Atharva?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Atharva include Jeronimo, Vickey, Arsalan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Atharva

Atharva is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Atharva's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #1,937. Use the chart and map above to compare Atharva'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.