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UK boy's name

Shaarav

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Lord Shiva's grace".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Shaarav is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaarav popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.

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

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Shaarav. 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 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Shaarav ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Shaarav.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaarav as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4805

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Shaarav mean?

The name Shaarav is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, one of the oldest and most influential languages of the Indian subcontinent. It can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was used as a name for male individuals.

In Sanskrit, the name Shaarav is derived from the word "sharav," which means "lake" or "pond." It is believed to have been given to individuals who lived near bodies of water or were associated with water in some way. The name may also have connections to the Hindu god Varuna, the deity of water and the celestial ocean.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shaarav can be found in the Vedas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to the second millennium BCE. In the Rigveda, one of the four canonical sacred texts, there is a mention of a sage named Shaarav who was revered for his wisdom and spiritual teachings.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Shaarav. One of the most famous was Shaarav Mishra, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Nyaya, one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Shaarav Bhat, a 16th-century Indian astronomer and mathematician from the Vijayanagar Empire. He is credited with making significant advancements in the study of astronomy and the calculation of planetary movements.

In the realm of literature, Shaarav Acharya was a celebrated Sanskrit poet and playwright who lived in the 12th century CE. His works, including the play "Ratnavali," were widely acclaimed and influential in the development of Sanskrit drama.

During the Mughal era in India, Shaarav Khan was a prominent military commander who served under the emperors Akbar and Jahangir in the 16th and 17th centuries. He was known for his valor and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In more recent times, Shaarav Krishnamurthy was an Indian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical computer science in the 20th century. He is best known for his work on formal languages and automata theory.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Shaarav by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaarav 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
2010s #4805 3 1

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FAQ

Shaarav: questions and answers

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

In 2012, Shaarav was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Shaarav most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Shaarav in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Shaarav?

A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Lord Shiva's grace".

How many people are called Shaarav in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Shaarav 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.