Aarush
Aarush is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
First ray of the sun.
Origin and history
Aarush is a given name of Sanskrit origin that means 'first ray of the sun' or 'red sky at dawn'. It gained traction in the United States starting in the 2000s, primarily among families seeking a modern Indian name with a bright, positive meaning. SSA records show more than 3,000 boys born in the U.S. with this name.
Popularity in the United States
3,060 babies in the United States have been named Aarush since 1880. It ranks #2333 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1296.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.8 %)
- NJ (14.1 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- IL (8 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 536 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,860 |
| 2020-2029 | 664 |
Fun facts
- Aarush entered U.S. baby name charts in the early 2000s as modern Indian names grew increasingly popular across the country.
- The name stems from ancient Sanskrit roots representing dawn and the morning sun's initial light.