Aarish
An Arabic masculine name meaning "throne" or "royal throne".
Name Census estimates that about 329 living Americans carry the first name Aarish. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aarish today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aarish births was 2015 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aarish. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Aarish with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
329
~ 1 in 1,041,806 Americans
Peak year
2015
33 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,690
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Aarish: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aarish from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 204 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aarish remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aarish 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 Aarish during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aarishs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Aarish, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aarish
The name Aarish traces its origins to the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Arish," which means "a hut" or "a temporary shelter." The name gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa regions, particularly among the Arab communities.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Arish" and was often associated with nomadic tribes who lived in tents or temporary dwellings. The name symbolized a simple and humble lifestyle, closely connected to nature and the land.
While there are no direct historical references to the name Aarish in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the Arab tribes for centuries. The earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, and the Levant.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Aarish was Aarish ibn Abi Bakr (born around 680 CE, died 735 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his contribution to Arabic literature and his expertise in the Arabic language.
Another prominent individual with the name Aarish was Aarish al-Andalusi (born around 1020 CE, died 1087 CE), a Muslim scholar and philosopher from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Spain.
In the 13th century, Aarish al-Qurtubi (born around 1210 CE, died 1272 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Cordoba, Spain. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his interpretations of religious texts.
During the Ottoman Empire, Aarish Pasha (born around 1450 CE, died 1520 CE) was a prominent military commander and governor. He served under Sultan Selim I and played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquests of the Mamluk Sultanate in the early 16th century.
In more recent history, Aarish Khurshid (born 1920, died 1997) was a Pakistani diplomat and statesman. He served as the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan from 1976 to 1982 and played a significant role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during that period.
People
Aarish + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aarish 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
Aarish: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aarish?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 329 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aarish 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 1,041,806 US residents.
Is Aarish a common name?
We classify Aarish as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 331 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aarish most popular?
The single biggest year for Aarish was 2015, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aarish is about 9 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 Aarish in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aarish a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aarish 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 Aarish still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aarish 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 Aarish 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 are called Aarish?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.