Arhaan
A Hindu masculine name meaning "worshiper" or "one who is praiseworthy".
Name Census estimates that about 591 living Americans carry the first name Arhaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arhaan today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arhaan births was 2018 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arhaan. 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 Arhaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
591
~ 1 in 579,957 Americans
Peak year
2018
55 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,629
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Arhaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arhaan 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 345 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Arhaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arhaan 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 Arhaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arhaans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Arhaan, while Virginia, Illinois, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Arhaan
The name Arhaan is a masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "Arhan," which means "worthy" or "deserving of honor." The name has been in use for centuries within the Indian subcontinent and is particularly popular among certain Hindu communities.
Arhaan is believed to have its roots in ancient Hindu mythology and religious texts, where it was often used to refer to revered spiritual figures or enlightened beings. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit literature, including the Vedas and various Hindu scriptures.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Arhaan was a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with spreading Buddhist teachings throughout India and neighboring regions, and his teachings are still widely studied and revered within Buddhist circles.
Another prominent figure with the name Arhaan was a celebrated Hindu philosopher and poet who lived during the 12th century CE. His works on spirituality, ethics, and metaphysics are considered significant contributions to Hindu philosophical thought and continue to be studied and analyzed by scholars today.
In the realm of Indian royalty, there was a king named Arhaan who ruled over a small kingdom in present-day Rajasthan during the 16th century. Historical records indicate that he was a just and benevolent ruler who was beloved by his subjects and known for his wisdom and diplomacy.
During the 19th century, an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer named Arhaan played a pivotal role in the struggle against British colonial rule. He advocated for education, women's rights, and the abolition of social evils, and his legacy has been celebrated for his unwavering commitment to social justice.
More recently, in the 20th century, there was an acclaimed Indian classical musician named Arhaan, who was a master of the sitar and credited with popularizing Indian classical music on a global scale. His virtuosic performances and innovative compositions earned him numerous accolades and a devoted following around the world.
While the name Arhaan has its roots in ancient Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries and is now embraced by diverse communities across India and beyond, symbolizing honor, worthiness, and respect.
People
Arhaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arhaan 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
Arhaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arhaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 591 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arhaan 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 579,957 US residents.
Is Arhaan a common name?
We classify Arhaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 595 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arhaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Arhaan was 2018, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arhaan 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 Arhaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arhaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arhaan 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 Arhaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arhaan 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 Arhaan 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 named Arhaan?
Want to know how many Americans are named Arhaan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.