BoyPersian origin

Arash: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Bright, a legendary archer's name of heroic light and sacrifice.

Origin
Persian
Syllables
2
Current rank
#5955
Peak
#1513 in 1982

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1972: #503119721980: #211419801990: #237519902000: #530720002005: #766320052010: #974620102015: #668220152020: #59552020#1#9746

What Arash Means

Arash is a boy name of Persian origin. Bright, a legendary archer's name of heroic light and sacrifice.

How Popular Arash Is

Arash currently ranks #5955 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1513 in 1982. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Arash

  • Arash is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Arash is a name with Persian cultural heritage.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Arash

Other Persian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Arash

Persian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Arash.

Questions About Arash

What does Arash mean?

Arash is a boy name of Persian origin. Bright, a legendary archer's name of heroic light and sacrifice.

How popular is Arash?

Arash currently ranks #5955 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1513 in 1982. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Arash come from?

Arash comes from Persian roots. Arash is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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