unisex name
Apurva
uh-POOR-vuh (Hindi)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 130
Apurva is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 78% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1997, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Apurva Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Apurva?
In 2014, Apurva was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Apurva
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Apurva Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Apurva over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Apurva
- Hindi uh-POOR-vuh
Sibling Names for Apurva
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Apurva — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Apurva
How popular is the name Apurva?
In 2014, Apurva was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Apurva a girl's or a boy's name?
Apurva is used for both girls and boys. About 78% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Apurva?
Apurva has 3 syllables.
When was Apurva most popular?
Apurva peaked in 1997, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.