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Arohi

AH-ro-hee · A traditional Indian name meaning 'ascending' or 'rising', often associated with melody.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,133
Babies named in 2025
15
Peak popularity
2014
2025 frequency
1 in 107,151 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.

Popularity of Arohi since 2004

Babies named Arohi per year in U.S. Social Security records.

11213220102020Most births 2014Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s17
2010s150
2020s79

Meaning & origin

Arohi, first recorded in U.S. data in 2004, is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'ascending' or 'rising,' also used in Indian classical music to denote an ascending pattern of notes. The name reached peak popularity in 2014, when it ranked 7133 nationally. Though still relatively uncommon, it has remained stable in usage. The most common state for the name is California. Its melodic sound and spiritual connotations have made it a favored choice among families with South Asian heritage.

Arohi derives from the Sanskrit root 'ārohaṇa', meaning 'ascending' or 'rising'. It is also a term in Indian classical music for a musical phrase that ascends in pitch. The name has been used in India for several decades but gained broader popularity in the early 21st century.

Where Arohi is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ro, Aru, Rohi

Variants: Arohi, Arohee

Sibling names for Arohi

Names that share Arohi's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Anaya, Isha, Kavya, Riya, Sara

Brothers: Aarav, Arjun, Ishaan, Rohan, Vivaan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Arohi mean?
Arohi means 'ascending' or 'rising' in Sanskrit, and is also a term in Indian classical music for an ascending melodic phrase.
How popular is the name Arohi?
As of 2025, Arohi ranks 7133 in the U.S., with about 1 in 107151 babies receiving the name. It peaked in 2014.
Is Arohi a boy or girl name?
Arohi is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.