Arhansh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "worthy of worship".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Arhansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arhansh today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arhansh births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arhansh. 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 Arhansh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,282
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Arhansh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arhansh 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 Arhansh 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arhansh
The name Arhansh is believed to have originated in India, where it has been used for centuries. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word 'arhan,' which means 'worthy' or 'deserving.' The name was likely first used in Hindu communities, as Sanskrit was the language of ancient Hindu scriptures and texts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arhansh can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The Mahabharata is believed to have been composed around the 8th or 9th century BCE, though some parts may be even older. In the epic, there is a character named Arhansh, who was a wise and virtuous sage.
Over the centuries, the name Arhansh has been borne by several notable individuals in India. One of the earliest was Arhansh Gupta, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He made significant contributions to the study of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely influential in India and beyond.
Another historical figure with the name Arhansh was Arhansh Mishra, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He was known for his mastery of Sanskrit literature and his eloquent poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 16th century, there was an Arhansh Singh, a brave warrior and military leader who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and tactical skills, and played a crucial role in several important battles during Akbar's reign.
More recently, in the 20th century, there was Arhansh Chandra, a prominent Indian politician and social reformer. He was actively involved in the Indian independence movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and social welfare initiatives in his home state of Uttar Pradesh.
While the name Arhansh has its roots in ancient India and Hindu culture, it has gained popularity in modern times and is now used by families of various cultural and religious backgrounds. The name continues to carry connotations of virtue, wisdom, and worthiness, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with a rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Arhansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arhansh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Arhansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arhansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arhansh 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Arhansh a common name?
We classify Arhansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arhansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Arhansh was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arhansh is about 5 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 Arhansh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arhansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arhansh 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 Arhansh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arhansh 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 Arhansh 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 Arhansh?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Arhansh at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.