Aaransh
An Indian masculine name meaning "beginning" or "initiation".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Aaransh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aaransh today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aaransh births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aaransh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aaransh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,795
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Aaransh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaransh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aaransh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aaransh
The name Aaransh is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is thought to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Aransha," which means "safe" or "secure." The earliest recorded use of the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a name for boys.
While the exact origins of the name are unclear, it is believed to have been popular among the Hindu community in India for centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Aaransh. One of the most famous was Aaransh Chaturvedi, a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived during the 12th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of philosophy and his influential writings on Hinduism.
Another notable figure was Aaransh Sharma, a celebrated Indian poet and writer who lived in the 16th century CE. His works were widely read and celebrated during his lifetime, and he is often regarded as one of the most influential poets of the Mughal era.
In more recent times, Aaransh Gupta was a prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1920 to 2010. He founded one of the largest conglomerates in India and was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the areas of education and healthcare.
Aaransh Kapoor, born in 1965, is a renowned Indian actor and filmmaker who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and has won several awards for his performances. He is considered one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation.
Lastly, Aaransh Sinha, born in 1985, is a successful Indian cricket player who has represented the national team in various international tournaments. He is known for his outstanding batting skills and has been praised for his contributions to the sport.
People
Aaransh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aaransh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aaransh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aaransh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aaransh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Aaransh a common name?
We classify Aaransh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aaransh most popular?
The single biggest year for Aaransh was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aaransh is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aaransh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aaransh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aaransh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aaransh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aaransh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aaransh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Aaransh as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.