Lav
Meaningson of Rama · Sanskrit
Lav is an Indian boy name meaning “son of Rama”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- GenerationLav peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Lav you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
- HistoryLav first shows up in US birth records in 2019, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2019–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Lav
Lav is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “son of Rama”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Lav
What does the name Lav mean?
Lav means “son of Rama” and comes from Sanskrit. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Raghav (“descendant of Raghu, Rama”), Kush (“sacred grass; son of Rama”), Lakshman (“brother of Rama”) and Raghu (“swift; ancestor of Rama”).
What is the origin of the name Lav?
Lav is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Lav a boy or girl name?
Lav is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lav?
Lav is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #10,803 in 2019, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Lav?
If you like Lav, you might also like Raghav, Kush, Lakshman and Raghu.
What should I know before naming my baby Lav?
Lav is an Indian boy name meaning “son of Rama”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.