Arohi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "arising" or "ascending".
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Arohi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Arohi today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arohi births was 2014 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arohi. 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 Arohi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
2014
32 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,326
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Arohi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arohi 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 150 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Arohi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arohi 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 Arohi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arohis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Arohi
Arohi is a Sanskrit name that originated in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "aroha," which means "rising" or "ascending." The name is believed to have been in use since the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.
In Hindu mythology, Arohi is mentioned as the name of a celestial nymph or apsara. These apsaras were beautiful, supernatural female beings who were skilled in dance and music. They were often depicted as accompanying the gods and goddesses in the heavenly realms.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Arohi can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, Arohi is mentioned as the name of a princess who was married to King Parikshit, the grandson of Arjuna, one of the central characters of the Mahabharata.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Arohi. One such person was Arohi Devi (1455-1520), a Sanskrit poet and scholar from the Rajput kingdom of Mewar in present-day Rajasthan, India. She was renowned for her poetic works, which included compositions in praise of the Hindu deity Krishna.
Another notable Arohi was Arohi Narayanan (1925-2001), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was a pioneer in the field of Bharatanatyam, a major form of classical Indian dance, and played a significant role in its revival and popularization in the 20th century.
In the field of modern literature, Arohi Lakhanpal (1954-2019) was a renowned Indian author and playwright. Her works often explored themes of feminism, social issues, and the complexities of human relationships. Some of her notable plays include "Malhaari," "Drishyam," and "Maro Gaam Kathaa Pedaavyo."
Arohi Aalam (born 1985) is a contemporary Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the clothing brand "Aara," which is known for its fusion of traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern designs. Her work has been showcased at various fashion events and exhibitions around the world.
Finally, Arohi Samant (born 1992) is an Indian classical vocalist and performer. She is trained in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, a prominent musical lineage in Hindustani classical music. Arohi has performed at numerous music festivals and concerts, both in India and internationally.
People
Arohi + last name combinations
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FAQ
Arohi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arohi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arohi 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Arohi a common name?
We classify Arohi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arohi most popular?
The single biggest year for Arohi was 2014, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arohi 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 Arohi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arohi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arohi 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 Arohi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arohi 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 Arohi 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 Americans are named Arohi?
See how many people have the name Arohi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.