Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Arshi since 2005
Babies named Arshi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Arshi is a relatively recent addition to the U.S. naming landscape, first recorded in 2005. It reached its peak rank of 11,932 in 2025, where approximately 1 in 229,610 babies were named Arshi. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, consistent with its modest usage nationwide. While its exact origins remain debated, the name likely draws from Persian 'arsh,' meaning throne, and has seen steady, if limited, use in the 2010s and beyond. Arshi is primarily chosen by families seeking a distinctive, culturally resonant name for girls.
The name Arshi may be a variant or derivative of the Persian word 'arsh' (عرش), meaning 'throne' or 'the divine throne' in Islamic cosmology. It has gained usage in South Asia, particularly among Urdu-speaking communities, as a feminine given name. The name's exact origin is not firmly established, and it may also be influenced by other regional naming traditions.
Sibling names for Arshi
Names that share Arshi's style, for a brother or sister.
