Arushi
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the first rays of the rising Sun".
Name Census estimates that about 634 living Americans carry the first name Arushi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Arushi today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Arushi births was 2005 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Arushi. 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
634
~ 1 in 540,622 Americans
Peak year
2005
60 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,328
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Arushi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Arushi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 415 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arushi 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 Arushi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Arushis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Illinois recorded the most babies named Arushi, while Virginia, New York, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Arushi
The name Arushi is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language that dates back thousands of years. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "aru," meaning "ray" or "beam of light," and "shi," meaning "one who possesses." Thus, the name Arushi can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses rays of light" or "one who shines brightly."
In Hindu mythology, Arushi is also the name of a minor goddess associated with the sun and its radiant energy. She is often depicted as a beautiful and radiant figure, symbolizing the life-giving power of the sun's rays. The name has been mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, further solidifying its connection to the ancient Indian culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arushi can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was used by a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Gupta Empire. Arushi Gupta was celebrated for her contributions to the field of poetry and her mastery of the Sanskrit language.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arushi. In the 12th century, Arushi Bhattacharya was a revered philosopher and scholar from the Indian subcontinent, known for her insightful commentaries on ancient Hindu texts. Arushi Malik, born in 1542, was a prominent figure in the Mughal court, renowned for her skills in calligraphy and her patronage of the arts.
During the 19th century, Arushi Devi was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education in India. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and empower women. Another notable figure was Arushi Chandra, born in 1876, a celebrated Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
In more recent times, Arushi Nath, born in 1932, was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize and preserve traditional Indian dance forms. Her performances and teachings have inspired generations of dancers worldwide.
People
Arushi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Arushi 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
Arushi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Arushi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 634 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Arushi 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 540,622 US residents.
Is Arushi a common name?
We classify Arushi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 643 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Arushi most popular?
The single biggest year for Arushi was 2005, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Arushi is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Arushi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Arushi 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.
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.