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UK boy's name

Aarish

An Arabic masculine name meaning "throne" or "royal throne".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aarish is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aarish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1460, with 18 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 18 births.

This profile covers 129 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2010 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Aarish is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 128 living people in the UK are called Aarish. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aarish ranked #1460 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 18 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 18 boys were registered as Aarish.
  • About 128 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aarish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1460

2024

Births in 2024

18

Latest year

Peak year

2024

18 births

Estimated living

128

2026

Meaning

What does Aarish mean?

The name Aarish traces its origins to the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Arish," which means "a hut" or "a temporary shelter." The name gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa regions, particularly among the Arab communities.

In its earliest form, the name was spelled as "Arish" and was often associated with nomadic tribes who lived in tents or temporary dwellings. The name symbolized a simple and humble lifestyle, closely connected to nature and the land.

While there are no direct historical references to the name Aarish in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use among the Arab tribes for centuries. The earliest recorded examples of the name can be traced back to the medieval period, particularly in regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, and the Levant.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Aarish was Aarish ibn Abi Bakr (born around 680 CE, died 735 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his contribution to Arabic literature and his expertise in the Arabic language.

Another prominent individual with the name Aarish was Aarish al-Andalusi (born around 1020 CE, died 1087 CE), a Muslim scholar and philosopher from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in Spain.

In the 13th century, Aarish al-Qurtubi (born around 1210 CE, died 1272 CE) was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Cordoba, Spain. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his interpretations of religious texts.

During the Ottoman Empire, Aarish Pasha (born around 1450 CE, died 1520 CE) was a prominent military commander and governor. He served under Sultan Selim I and played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquests of the Mamluk Sultanate in the early 16th century.

In more recent history, Aarish Khurshid (born 1920, died 1997) was a Pakistani diplomat and statesman. He served as the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan from 1976 to 1982 and played a significant role in shaping Pakistan's foreign policy during that period.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aarish over time

The chart below shows babies named Aarish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aarish, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 18 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aarish
0591418201020172024

Decades

Aarish by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aarish was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #1898 62 5
2010s #2285 67 7

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FAQ

Aarish: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aarish in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aarish was ranked #1460 for boys in England and Wales, with 18 births registered.

When was Aarish most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 18 babies registered as Aarish in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aarish?

An Arabic masculine name meaning "throne" or "royal throne".

How many people are called Aarish in the UK?

A total of 129 babies have been registered as Aarish across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.