Aarav vs Kenji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aarav

Boy #677 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil sound"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#677
Total SSA Count
403
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aarav (used in full), Ravi

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Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

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Popularity Comparison

Aarav Rank #677
Kenji Rank #853

Aarav is more popular, ranked #677 vs #853 for Kenji.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aarav ___

  • Aarav Dev
  • Aarav Raj
  • Aarav Kumar
  • Aarav Prakash
  • Aarav Nath
  • Aarav Singh

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aarav

Aryan Vivaan Arnav Anika Priya

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aarav or Kenji more popular?

Aarav is more popular, ranked #677 compared to Kenji at #853 in the United States.

What do Aarav and Kenji mean?

Aarav means "peaceful, tranquil sound" (Sanskrit origin). Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Aarav and Kenji boy or girl names?

Aarav is primarily a boy name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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