Arsalaan
Arsalaan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "lion" or "brave".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Arsalaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Arsalaan today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arsalaan births was 1998 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arsalaan. 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 Arsalaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Arsalaan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1998
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,302
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Arsalaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arsalaan from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arsalaan 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 Arsalaan 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 Arsalaan
The name Arsalaan has its origins in the Persian language and dates back to ancient times. It is derived from the combination of two Persian words: "Arsh," meaning "throne," and "Alaan," meaning "like or resembling." The name can be translated to mean "one who is like a throne" or "majestic like a throne."
In the Persian culture, thrones were a symbol of power, authority, and royalty. The name Arsalaan was often given to individuals who were considered noble, brave, and worthy of respect. It was a name that carried a sense of honor and dignity.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Arsalaan can be found in the epic Persian poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings), written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. The poem tells the story of the legendary Persian hero Arsalaan, who was known for his bravery and valor in battle.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Arsalaan. One of the most famous was Arsalaan Kaamil (1156-1237), a powerful ruler and military commander of the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt and Syria. He was renowned for his military victories against the Crusaders and his efforts to strengthen the Islamic empire.
Another notable figure was Arsalaan Jazaayri (1570-1650), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Algeria. He was widely respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
In the realm of literature, Arsalaan Shirazi (1641-1711) was a celebrated Persian poet and philosopher. His works, including the epic poem "Golestan," were highly influential and earned him widespread recognition during his lifetime.
The name Arsalaan has also been associated with individuals from the Indian subcontinent. One such figure was Arsalaan Khan (1678-1748), a powerful Mughal nobleman and military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
More recently, Arsalaan Siddiqui (1907-1990) was a prominent Pakistani writer and poet who made significant contributions to the Urdu literary tradition. His works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Arsalaan. The name's rich heritage and symbolic meanings have contributed to its enduring popularity across various cultures and regions.
People
Arsalaan + last name combinations
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FAQ
Arsalaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arsalaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arsalaan 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Arsalaan a common name?
We classify Arsalaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arsalaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Arsalaan was 1998, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arsalaan is about 17 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 Arsalaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Arsalaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arsalaan 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 Arsalaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Arsalaan 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 Arsalaan 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 Arsalaan?
You can see how many Americans are named Arsalaan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.