Aarushi
A Hindi origin name meaning "the first rays of the sun".
Name Census estimates that about 832 living Americans carry the first name Aarushi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aarushi today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aarushi births was 2006 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aarushi. 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.
People living today
832
~ 1 in 411,964 Americans
Peak year
2006
59 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,144
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Aarushi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aarushi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 392 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aarushi 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 Aarushi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aarushis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Aarushi, while New York, Illinois, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 47 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aarushi
The name Aarushi is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit language. It is a relatively modern name, believed to have been coined in the 20th century.
The name Aarushi is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Aaru" meaning "to begin" or "to arise", and "Shi" which means "a woman". Therefore, the name Aarushi can be interpreted to mean "a woman who is the beginning" or "a woman who arises".
While the name Aarushi itself does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or scriptures, its Sanskrit roots trace back to the ancient Indian language and culture. The name reflects the rich linguistic heritage of India and the significance of Sanskrit in shaping Indian names.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aarushi can be found in the late 20th century. Aarushi Talwar (born 1994) was an Indian girl who was tragically murdered in 2008, at the age of 14. Her murder case gained significant media attention and sparked a nationwide debate on crime and justice in India.
Another notable person with the name Aarushi is Aarushi Sinha, an Indian actress and model. Born in 1991, she has appeared in several television shows and films, including the popular Hindi soap opera "Kundali Bhagya".
Aarushi Talwar (1994-2008) and Aarushi Sinha (born 1991) are two prominent individuals who have carried the name Aarushi, contributing to its recognition and popularity in India.
Additionally, Aarushi Walia is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her expertise in Kathak, a classical Indian dance form. She has performed extensively both in India and internationally.
Aarushi Grover is an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the clothing brand "Aarushi Grover Label" and has been recognized for her innovative and sustainable fashion designs.
Aarushi Ahluwalia is an Indian-American actress and model. She has appeared in several television shows and films, both in India and the United States, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
These individuals, spanning various fields such as entertainment, fashion, and dance, have helped to popularize the name Aarushi and contribute to its diverse representation across different sectors.
People
Aarushi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aarushi 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
Aarushi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aarushi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 832 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aarushi 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 411,964 US residents.
Is Aarushi a common name?
We classify Aarushi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 841 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aarushi most popular?
The single biggest year for Aarushi was 2006, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aarushi is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aarushi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aarushi in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.