Declining since 2007, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Aarushi since 1999
Babies named Aarushi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 392 |
| 2010s | 351 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Aarushi, a Sanskrit name meaning 'first ray of the sun,' carries with it a sense of new beginnings and light. First recorded in U.S. data in 1999, the name rose quickly in popularity, reaching its peak rank in 2006. Since 2007, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, though it remains a distinctive choice. In 2025, Aarushi ranked 10,107, with an estimated 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name. While no specific top states are reported, the name has seen use among families with South Asian heritage. With roots in Hindu mythology, Aarushi offers a connection to tradition while feeling modern to contemporary parents.
Aarushi is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin. It derives from the Sanskrit word 'arush' (अरुश्), meaning 'red' or 'dawn,' and is often interpreted as 'first ray of the sun' or 'dawn.' The name has been used in India for centuries and appears in Hindu mythology as a name for the daughter of the god Brahma or the wife of the sage Chyavana. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly among the Indian diaspora.
“Aarushi” around the world
Where Aarushi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aaru, Rushi, Ari
Variants: Arushi, Arooshi
Sibling names for Aarushi
Names that share Aarushi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ananya, Divya, Ishita, Kavya, Nandini, Aashna, Anushka, Chandni, Khushi, Manasvi, Priyanka, Devanshi, Divisha, Muskaan, Sravya, Tejal, Pranshi, Anamika, Anokhi, Anushree, Ashwika, Daksha, Maansi, Rashika, Ridhima, Saanjh, Sanskriti, Sohana
Brothers: Aarav, Arjun, Kunal, Rohan, Vikram, Pranay, Saharsh, Anurag, Atharva, Manveer, Shrihan, Suhaan
