Aarshiv
An Indian masculine name derived from Sanskrit meaning "ray of light".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Aarshiv. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aarshiv today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aarshiv births was 2022 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aarshiv. 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 Aarshiv. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2022
8 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#8,987
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Aarshiv: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aarshiv 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 Aarshiv 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 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aarshiv
The name Aarshiv is a relatively modern name, with its origins rooted in the Sanskrit language. Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has had a profound influence on various cultures and civilizations across South Asia.
The name Aarshiv is believed to be a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Aarsh," meaning "sage" or "wise one," and "iv," which is a suffix often used to denote a masculine name. Thus, the name Aarshiv can be interpreted as "the wise one" or "the sage."
While the name itself does not have a long historical lineage, its Sanskrit roots can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts. Some scholars believe that the name may have been inspired by the revered sages and philosophers who played a significant role in the development of Hindu philosophy and spiritual traditions.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Aarshiv are relatively recent, with the first known uses dating back to the late 20th century. However, it is important to note that names can sometimes have a long oral tradition before being documented in written records.
One of the earliest known figures to bear the name Aarshiv was Aarshiv Gupta, an Indian writer and academic who was born in 1967. Gupta is known for his contributions to the field of comparative literature and his work on the intersection of literature and philosophy.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Aarshiv is Aarshiv Sharma, an Indian entrepreneur and technology executive who co-founded the software company Apptio in 2007. Sharma has been recognized for his leadership in the field of cloud computing and has received numerous accolades for his entrepreneurial achievements.
In the field of sports, Aarshiv Patel is a prominent name. Patel is an Indian cricketer who has represented his country in international matches and is known for his prowess as a right-arm medium-fast bowler.
The name Aarshiv has also found its way into the world of entertainment. Aarshiv Kapoor is an Indian film actor who has appeared in several Bollywood productions and has garnered critical acclaim for his performances.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aarshiv was Aarshiv Chandra, an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the late 19th century. Chandra made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and celestial mechanics, and his work laid the foundation for subsequent advancements in these areas.
It is worth noting that while the name Aarshiv may have a relatively short documented history, its Sanskrit roots and the interpretations associated with it have likely contributed to its growing popularity in recent times.
People
Aarshiv + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aarshiv 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
Aarshiv: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aarshiv?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aarshiv 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Aarshiv a common name?
We classify Aarshiv as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aarshiv most popular?
The single biggest year for Aarshiv was 2022, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aarshiv is about 4 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 Aarshiv in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aarshiv a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aarshiv 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 Aarshiv still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aarshiv 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 Aarshiv 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 share the name Aarshiv?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.