Aarush
Aarush first appears in US records in 2002. It peaked in 2010, when 227 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 99.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aarush popular?
Steady Aarush has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
| 2020s | 664 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,860 | |
| 2000s | 536 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aarush mean?
From Sanskrit arusha (आरुष), 'reddish, red of dawn', commonly glossed as 'the first ray of the sun'. The 'red/dawn' sense is the attested one; 'first ray of sun' is the popular reading.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aarush mean?
Aarush means First ray of the sun; red. From Sanskrit arusha (आरुष), 'reddish, red of dawn', commonly glossed as 'the first ray of the sun'. The 'red/dawn' sense is the attested one; 'first ray of sun' is the popular reading.
What is the origin of the name Aarush?
Aarush is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Aarush?
Aarush is pronounced “AH-roosh.”
Is Aarush a boy or a girl name?
Aarush is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Aarush a popular name right now?
Aarush has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
How popular is the name Aarush?
In 2025, Aarush ranked #1668 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aarush most popular?
Aarush was most popular in 2010, when about 227 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aarush?
Names similar to Aarush include Rishi, Atharv, Pranav, Dhruv, Kabir.
What names go well with Aarush?
sanskrit names that pair well with Aarush include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.