UK name, mostly girls
Arveen
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "sun rays".
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 4 boys.
Arveen is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Arveen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 8 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2016 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.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Arveen. 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
- • Arveen ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 8 girls were registered as Arveen.
- • Arveen is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arveen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 81.8% of Arveen registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
8 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Arveen
In England and Wales birth records, Arveen has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 18.2% of registrations are for boys and 81.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Arveen registered for boys
- Ranked #3,959 in 2018
- 4 boys registered in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (4 births)
Arveen registered for girls
- Ranked #5,669 in 2022
- 3 girls registered in 2022
- Peak: 2016 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Arveen mean?
The name Arveen traces its origins to the ancient Sanskrit language, which flourished in the Indian subcontinent during the latter part of the second millennium BCE. It is derived from the word "arvin," meaning "ocean" or "vast expanse." The name likely emerged as a descriptor for individuals born near the sea or those who possessed a deep, profound nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arveen can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Arveen is mentioned as a minor character, a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, the name Arveen gained popularity among the ruling classes and nobility. Arveen Gupta, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the reign of Chandragupta II in the 4th century CE, is one of the most notable figures to bear this name.
In the 9th century CE, Arveen Khilji, a military commander and governor under the Ghaznavid Empire, played a crucial role in the conquest of the Punjab region. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in the historical annals of the time.
The name Arveen also found its way into the Persian literary tradition. Arveen Nishapur, a celebrated poet who lived in the 11th century CE, authored several notable works that have survived to this day, including the "Diwan-e-Arveen," a collection of his poetry.
In more recent times, Arveen Narain, an Indian politician and social reformer who lived from 1876 to 1957, was a prominent figure in the struggle for India's independence. He played a key role in the drafting of the Constitution of India and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly.
While the name Arveen has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world, each adding their own unique interpretations and associations to its meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arveen over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Arveen in England and Wales, from 2016 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arveen, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arveen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arveen 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 | #5262 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2966 | 8 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Arveen
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Arveen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arveen in the UK right now?
In 2022, Arveen was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Arveen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 8 babies registered as Arveen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arveen?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "sun rays".
How many people are called Arveen in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Arveen across the 4 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.