Aroosh
A name of Arabic origin meaning "bride" or "brocade fabric".
Name Census estimates that about 52 living Americans carry the first name Aroosh. It is a predominantly female name (90.4% of registrations). The average person named Aroosh today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aroosh births was 2015 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aroosh. 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 Aroosh with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aroosh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
52
~ 1 in 6,591,430 Americans
Peak year
2015
9 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,377
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Aroosh
Aroosh leans heavily female at 90.4% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Aroosh as a male name
- Ranked #12,432 in 2011
- 5 male births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (5 births)
Aroosh as a female name
- Ranked #12,377 in 2022
- 7 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2015 (9 births)
Popularity
Aroosh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aroosh from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 45 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
Aroosh 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 Aroosh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aroosh
The name Aroosh finds its origins in the Persian language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over large swaths of the Middle East and Central Asia from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Old Persian word "arūsh," which means "beautiful" or "radiant."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aroosh can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries CE. In this literary masterpiece, Aroosh appears as the name of a minor character, a beautiful princess from the city of Bam.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aroosh. One such individual was Aroosh Khatun (1250-1305), a powerful noblewoman and regent of the Delhi Sultanate during the 13th century. She played a pivotal role in the governance of the empire and is remembered for her political acumen and influence.
Another prominent figure was Aroosh Begum (1560-1624), a princess and poet from the Mughal Empire. She was known for her literary talents and her contributions to the rich cultural heritage of the Mughal period in South Asia.
In the realm of literature, Aroosh Shekib (1890-1962) was a celebrated Afghan poet and writer who gained fame for her eloquent verses and her advocacy for women's rights and education in Afghanistan during the early 20th century.
Moving to the modern era, Aroosh Saleem (1955-present) is a renowned Pakistani artist and sculptor, whose works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the globe. Her sculptures often explore themes of identity, femininity, and cultural traditions.
Lastly, Aroosh Nemat (1978-present) is a prominent Afghan human rights activist and advocate for women's empowerment. She has played a crucial role in promoting gender equality and advocating for the rights of Afghan women, both within the country and on international platforms.
People
Aroosh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aroosh 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
Aroosh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aroosh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 52 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aroosh 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 6,591,430 US residents.
Is Aroosh a common name?
We classify Aroosh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 52 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aroosh most popular?
The single biggest year for Aroosh was 2015, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aroosh is about 10 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 Aroosh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aroosh a female name?
Yes, 90.4% of people registered as Aroosh 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 Aroosh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aroosh 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 Aroosh 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 Aroosh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.