Arihana
A feminine Japanese name composed of "ari" meaning "existence" and "hana" meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Arihana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Arihana today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arihana births was 2008 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arihana. 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
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
2008
22 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,627
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Arihana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arihana 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 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arihana 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 Arihana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arihanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Arihana
The given name Arihana has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language of South Asia. It is believed to have originated around the 5th century BCE during the Vedic period in the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit words "ari" meaning enemy or foe, and "han" meaning to strike or slay. Together, the name Arihana could be interpreted as "the one who conquers enemies" or "the slayer of foes."
In its earliest recorded use, the name Arihana was found in ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly in the epic texts of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. These epics date back to around the 4th century BCE and recount the tales of great warriors and heroes. It is possible that the name Arihana was bestowed upon legendary figures celebrated for their valor and prowess in battle.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Arihana was a renowned warrior and military strategist who lived in the 3rd century BCE during the Maurya Empire in ancient India. Records indicate that Arihana served under the legendary emperor Ashoka and played a crucial role in several military campaigns that helped expand the empire's territories.
In the 7th century CE, an influential Buddhist monk and scholar named Arihana Dharmakirti gained prominence in the region of present-day Afghanistan. He is credited with writing extensively on Buddhist philosophy and logic, and his works significantly influenced the development of Buddhist thought in Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
Another notable figure named Arihana was a skilled architect and engineer who lived in the 11th century CE during the Chola Empire in southern India. Historical accounts suggest that Arihana was responsible for the construction of several magnificent temples and structures, including the iconic Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the 14th century CE, a revered Hindu saint and mystic named Arihana Ramanuja gained a significant following in South India. He was known for his devotional teachings and his efforts to popularize the Vishishtadvaita school of Hindu philosophy, which emphasizes the unity of individual souls with the divine.
It is worth noting that the name Arihana has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language and the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Arihana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arihana 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
Arihana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arihana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arihana 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 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Arihana a common name?
We classify Arihana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arihana most popular?
The single biggest year for Arihana was 2008, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arihana is about 15 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 Arihana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arihana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arihana 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.
Is Arihana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arihana 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 Arihana 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 called Arihana?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.