Ocean or sea
Arvik is a name primarily found in Greenlandic and Inuit cultures, where it refers to the sea or the ocean. It is also associated with the bowhead whale in certain dialects, symbolizing a deep connection to the natural world and the Arctic environment. In some contexts, it may also be linked to Germanic roots meaning 'eagle friend'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).