UK boy's name
Purav
A masculine Hindu name meaning sunrise or east.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Purav is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Purav popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. 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.
Purav is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Purav. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Purav ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Purav.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Purav as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3651
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Purav mean?
The name Purav is derived from the Sanskrit language, which originated in ancient India around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is a masculine name that holds significant cultural and historical importance.
Purav is believed to be a combination of two Sanskrit words: "pura" meaning "ancient" or "old," and "vah" meaning "to carry" or "to bear." Thus, the name Purav can be interpreted as "one who carries or bears the ancient traditions."
In Hindu mythology, Purav is mentioned as the name of one of the nine sons of King Ila and Budha, the son of Chandra (the Moon God). According to the Puranas, ancient Hindu scriptures, Purav and his brothers were known for their valor and bravery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Purav can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, composed around the 8th century BCE. In the epic, Purav is mentioned as a prince and a skilled warrior.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Purav:
1. Purav Dhar (1925-2006), an Indian classical singer and composer, renowned for his contributions to the Dhrupad and Dhamar styles of Hindustani classical music.
2. Purav Patel (born 1985), an Indian-American actor known for his roles in films such as "The Big Sick" and "Dopesick."
3. Purav Bhandare (born 1988), an Indian cricketer who has represented Mumbai in domestic cricket tournaments.
4. Purav Raja (born 1985), an Indian professional tennis player who specializes in doubles and has won several ATP Tour titles.
5. Purav Badrinath (born 1990), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for his contributions to the Bharatanatyam dance form.
While the name Purav has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities in India, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Purav by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Purav 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Purav: questions and answers
How popular is the name Purav in the UK right now?
In 2004, Purav was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Purav most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Purav in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Purav?
A masculine Hindu name meaning sunrise or east.
How many people are called Purav in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Purav 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.