Declining since 2009, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Arush since 2003
Babies named Arush per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 152 |
| 2010s | 286 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Arush entered U.S. naming records in 2003, a relatively recent addition compared to many traditional names. Its popularity peaked in 2010, and since 2009 it has been on a downward trajectory, ranking 6,803rd in 2025 with approximately 1 in 142,340 boys receiving the name. The name is of Sanskrit origin and is one of the many epithets of the Hindu god Shiva, meaning 'red' or 'bright'. Despite its peak in the early 2010s, Arush remains a distinctive choice, particularly among families with Indian heritage. It has not yet appeared in the top states data, suggesting a more dispersed popularity across the country.
Arush is of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word 'aruṣa' meaning 'reddish' or 'bright'. It is one of the many epithets of the Hindu god Shiva, appearing in ancient texts like the Rigveda. The name has been used in India for centuries and gained modern popularity in the West among families of Indian descent.
“Arush” around the world
Where Arush 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: Aru, Rush
Sibling names for Arush
Names that share Arush's style, for a brother or sister.
