Arash
Arash is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Truthful, bright, or archer.
Origin and history
Arash is a classic Persian name derived from ancient Iranian mythology. It refers to Arash the Archer, a heroic figure who shot an arrow to define Iran's borders. In the United States, it remains a distinct choice predominantly used within the Iranian diaspora.
Popularity in the United States
973 babies in the United States have been named Arash since 1880. It ranks #3709 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1829.
States where it is most popular
- CA (93.4 %)
- TX (3.6 %)
- NY (3 %)
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 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 333 |
| 1990-2000 | 203 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 113 |
| 2020-2029 | 98 |
Famous people named Arash
- Arash Labaf: Singer, Producer
- Arash Borhani: Soccer Player, Coach
Fun facts
- In Iranian tradition, Arash the Archer sacrificed his life force to shoot an arrow that established the boundary between Iran and Turan.
- The name traces back to Old Persian and Avestan linguistic traditions.