Kairav
About Kairav
Kairav is a masculine name of Indian origin, primarily found in Hindu families. The name derives from Sanskrit and means 'white water lily' or 'lotus,' a flower with profound spiritual significance in Indian culture. The lotus symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and rebirth, as it rises beautiful and unblemished from muddy waters. In Hindu tradition, many deities including Brahma and Lakshmi are associated with the lotus, adding divine connotations to the name. Kairav represents beauty emerging from challenging circumstances. While not among the most common Indian names internationally, Kairav has been gaining modest popularity among parents appreciating its meaningful symbolism and melodic sound.
Pronounced KY-rahv.
As of October 2026, Kairav ranked #2196 in US births in 2025 SSA.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,840 | 20 | 10.8 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,409 | 23 | 12.8 |
| 2020 | #2,638 | 48 | 27.8 |
| 2021 | #2,887 | 43 | 24.6 |
| 2022 | #3,245 | 37 | 21.2 |
| 2023 | #3,085 | 40 | 23.4 |
| 2024 | #2,403 | 58 | 33.7 |
| 2025 | #2,196 | 65 | 38.1 |