Rising since 1997, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Arsh since 1995
Babies named Arsh per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arsh's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 322 |
| 2020s | 215 |
Meaning & origin
Arsh is a name that entered official U.S. records in 1995, and has been steadily climbing in popularity since 1997. As of 2025, it ranked 3,181 with a frequency of 1 in 46,164 male births. The name reached its peak year of usage in 2023, reflecting growing interest among families, particularly in Virginia and California, which are the top states for this name. Arsh blends Persian and Punjabi roots, giving it a sense of dignity (from the Persian interpretation of 'throne') and spirituality (from the Punjabi sense of 'divine light'). Its rise mirrors broader trends of multicultural naming in the United States.
The name Arsh may derive from Persian 'arsh' meaning 'throne' or 'dominion', with royal and celestial connotations. In Punjabi, it is associated with 'divine light' or 'sky'. The name has gained modern usage in South Asian diaspora communities, particularly in the United States since the mid-1990s.
Where Arsh is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Arsh” around the world
Where Arsh lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Arsh
Names that share Arsh's style, for a brother or sister.
