Aaroosh
A variant of the Arabic name Aarush meaning the morning breeze.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Aaroosh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aaroosh today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aaroosh births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aaroosh. 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 Aaroosh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,039
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Aaroosh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaroosh 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 Aaroosh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aaroosh
The name Aaroosh is believed to have its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the ancient Iranian civilization that flourished in the region now known as modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "arush," which translates to "bright" or "radiant." The name's earliest known usage can be found in ancient Persian texts and manuscripts dating back to the 6th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Aaroosh was a prominent Persian scholar and philosopher who lived during the 9th century CE. Known as Aaroosh ibn Masood, he was renowned for his contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics. His writings and teachings heavily influenced the development of these disciplines in the Islamic world during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
In the 12th century, Aaroosh al-Qazwini, a renowned Persian geographer and scientist, gained recognition for his extensive travel accounts and detailed descriptions of various regions across the Middle East and Central Asia. His works, such as the "Athār al-Bilād" (Memorial of Countries), provided valuable insights into the cultural and geographical landscape of the time.
During the 15th century, Aaroosh Beg, a Persian military commander and statesman, played a significant role in the history of the Timurid Empire. He served as a trusted advisor to the Timurid ruler, Shah Rukh, and was instrumental in maintaining stability and order within the empire's territories.
Another noteworthy figure bearing the name Aaroosh was Aaroosh Mirza, a Persian prince and poet who lived during the 16th century. He was a member of the Safavid royal family and is remembered for his contributions to Persian literature, particularly his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality.
Throughout its history, the name Aaroosh has been associated with individuals from various backgrounds, including scholars, artists, and military leaders. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name's Persian roots and its connotation of brightness and radiance have remained consistent.
People
Aaroosh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aaroosh 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
Aaroosh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aaroosh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aaroosh 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 Aaroosh a common name?
We classify Aaroosh 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 Aaroosh most popular?
The single biggest year for Aaroosh was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aaroosh is about 18 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 Aaroosh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aaroosh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aaroosh 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 Aaroosh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aaroosh 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 Aaroosh 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 Americans are named Aaroosh?
See how many people have the name Aaroosh on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.