Pranav
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Pranav is a Hindi name, glossed as “spiritual leader” or “primordial, universe.” Pranav is the Sanskrit name for Om, the sacred syllable of Hinduism expressing the mysteries of God and creation, lending a boy mystery and strength.
Sources: 10,000 Baby Names, Baby Names Made Easy, 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time
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Usage of Pranav in different languages / cultures
The list below was created by gathering names from various sources for different languages, and then matching Pranav against each list of names.
Note: In some cases it is possible for the check mark to be missing even if Pranav is used in a particular country, as almost no source name list has 100% coverage.
Pranav in official name statistics
United States
In 2025, 56 boys were named Pranav, making it the #2421 boys' name in the US. Since 1977, 4,225 boys have been named Pranav, with the most (236) in 2004. It is most common, relative to births, in Texas and California.
Source: Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025. Names given to fewer than 5 babies in a year are not listed.
Other countries
| Where | Rank | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (Ontario) | #907 boys | 12 | Government of Ontario (Office of the Registrar General, ServiceOntario), 2024 |
Counts are babies born that year, or living people for "all ages" rows, as published by each country's statistics office or population register.
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