Aransh
A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "rising sun".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Aransh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aransh today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aransh births was 2024 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aransh. 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 Aransh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2024
8 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,009
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Aransh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aransh 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 Aransh 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 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aransh
The name Aransh is of Indian origin, tracing its roots back to Sanskrit, one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages. It is believed to have originated around the 2nd century BCE during the classical period of ancient India.
The name Aransh is derived from the Sanskrit word "Aransha," which means "sun rays" or "rays of light." This etymology suggests a connection to the celestial bodies and the natural world, perhaps reflecting a reverence for the sun and its life-giving properties.
While the name has ancient origins, there are no known historical references to Aransh in ancient Indian texts or religious scriptures. However, the earliest recorded use of the name can be found in various inscriptions and records from the medieval period, particularly in regions of northern and central India.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Aransh was a 12th-century Hindu scholar and philosopher from the region of present-day Uttar Pradesh. Aransh Mishra (1120-1195) was renowned for his commentaries on ancient Indian philosophical texts and his contributions to the study of logic and epistemology.
Another notable figure was Aransh Singh (1670-1742), a Rajput warrior and chieftain from the princely state of Mewar (now part of Rajasthan). He played a significant role in defending his kingdom against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his bravery and military tactics.
In the realm of literature, Aransh Sharma (1825-1898) was a celebrated poet and writer from the state of Bihar. His works, written in Hindi and Maithili, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and he is considered a pioneer of modern Hindi poetry.
Aransh Chandra (1901-1975), a physicist from West Bengal, made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics and was instrumental in the development of India's nuclear program in the mid-20th century. His research focused on cosmic rays and particle physics.
More recently, Aransh Gupta (born 1978) is a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for his innovative interpretations of traditional Kathak dance forms. He has performed worldwide and has received numerous awards and accolades for his artistic achievements.
People
Aransh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aransh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Aransh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aransh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aransh 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Aransh a common name?
We classify Aransh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aransh most popular?
The single biggest year for Aransh was 2024, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aransh is about 3 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 Aransh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aransh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aransh 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 Aransh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aransh 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 Aransh 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 Aransh as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Aransh, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.