The baby name Kairav is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪ.rəv/ (KAI-rav — 'kai' as in 'kite', 'rav' with a reduced vowel).
Kairav is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Kairav is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkaɪ.rəv/ (KAI-rav — 'kai' as in 'kite', 'rav' with a reduced vowel).
Kairav is Sanskrit in Origin.
Derived from Sanskrit Kairava (कैरव), Kairav means “white lotus” or “moon-opened water lily,” a bloom thought to unfurl under cool lunar light. In classical imagery, the kairava contrasts with day-loving lotuses and symbolizes purity, serenity, and spiritual awakening; poets often pair it with the moon to evoke calm, reflective beauty. The name therefore carries connotations of clarity amid darkness and a gentle, luminous strength.
As a given name in India, Kairav is a relatively modern revival grounded in ancient vocabulary, used among Hindi, Gujarati, and Marathi speakers and in the global Indian diaspora. Variants and related forms include Kairava (learned Sanskrit form) and the feminine Kairavi/Kairavī, commonly glossed as “moonlight.” Anglicized short forms such as Kai occur in multicultural settings, while the name’s elegant sound and auspicious symbolism support its steady contemporary appeal.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | 0 | #237 | 5 | 5,992 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #299 | 8 | 2,588 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #835 | 58 | 7,044 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,169 | 10 | 25,619 |
Kairav is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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