Arohan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ascension" or "rising up".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Arohan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arohan today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arohan births was 2011 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arohan. 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 Arohan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2011
7 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#9,688
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Arohan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Arohan 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 Arohan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Arohan
The name Arohan is of Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to ancient India and the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "aruha," which means "to ascend" or "to rise." The earliest known references to the name can be found in ancient Hindu texts and religious scriptures.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Arohan was a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his teachings on Vedanta, a branch of Hindu philosophy that explores the nature of consciousness and reality. His works influenced generations of thinkers and shaped the intellectual discourse of the time.
In the 12th century, there was a prominent Indian mathematician named Arohan who made significant contributions to the field of algebra. His treatise, "Arohan Ganitam," was widely studied and revolutionized the way algebraic equations were solved. His work laid the foundation for future developments in mathematics and continues to be referenced by scholars today.
During the Mughal Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century, there was a famous courtier named Arohan who served under Emperor Akbar. He was renowned for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange between the Mughal Empire and other regions.
In the realm of literature, there was a celebrated poet named Arohan who lived in the 18th century. His poetic works, often exploring themes of spirituality and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and continue to be studied by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
Another notable figure with the name Arohan was a renowned Indian freedom fighter from the 19th century. He played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence from British colonial rule, inspiring countless others with his unwavering determination and commitment to the cause of liberty.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Arohan. The name's connection to the idea of ascension and rising has undoubtedly contributed to its enduring appeal and significance across different eras and cultural contexts.
People
Arohan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arohan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Arohan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arohan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arohan 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Arohan a common name?
We classify Arohan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arohan most popular?
The single biggest year for Arohan was 2011, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arohan 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 Arohan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arohan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arohan 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 Arohan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arohan 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 Arohan 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 Arohan?
Want to know how many Americans are named Arohan? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.