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UK boy's name

Aadav

A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "first" or "first man".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aadav is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aadav popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2022 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Aadav is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Aadav. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aadav ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 3 boys were registered as Aadav.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aadav as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4789

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2022

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Aadav mean?

The name Aadav is of ancient Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to the Vedic period of Indian history, which lasted from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "adav," which means "forest" or "grove." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived in or near forested areas.

In Hindu mythology, there are several references to the name Aadav. One notable mention is in the Mahabharata, an ancient Sanskrit epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the text, Aadav is mentioned as the name of a character who was a skilled archer and warrior.

The earliest recorded example of the name Aadav dates back to the 6th century BCE, when it was found inscribed on a stone tablet discovered in the ancient city of Taxila, which is now located in modern-day Pakistan. This tablet is believed to have been a record of names and occupations of individuals living in the city at that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aadav. One of the earliest was Aadav Mishra, a renowned Hindu philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Advaita Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the non-dualistic nature of reality.

Another notable Aadav was Aadav Charan, a Hindu saint and poet who lived in the 16th century CE. He is best known for his devotional poetry, which is still widely read and celebrated in parts of India today.

In more recent times, there was Aadav Ghosh, an Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter who lived from 1872 to 1962. He played an active role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule and was imprisoned several times for his involvement in revolutionary activities.

Aadav Bose, born in 1924 and died in 2005, was a renowned Indian physicist and academician. He made significant contributions to the fields of nuclear physics and astrophysics and was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors.

Lastly, Aadav Sharma, born in 1951, is a contemporary Indian writer and novelist. He is best known for his works exploring themes of identity, family, and social issues in modern Indian society. His novels have won several literary awards and have been translated into multiple languages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Aadav by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aadav was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4789 3 1

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FAQ

Aadav: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aadav in the UK right now?

In 2022, Aadav was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aadav most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 3 babies registered as Aadav in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aadav?

A masculine name of Hindu origin meaning "first" or "first man".

How many people are called Aadav in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Aadav across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.