UK boy's name
Aarush
A Hindi name meaning "the first ray of rising sun".
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.
Aarush is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aarush popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1282, with 21 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 49 births.
This profile covers 580 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 585 living people in the UK are called Aarush. 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
- • Aarush ranked #1282 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 21 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 49 boys were registered as Aarush.
- • Aarush ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #602 in 2017.
- • About 585 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aarush as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1282
2024
Births in 2024
21
Latest year
Peak year
2011
49 births
Estimated living
585
2026
Meaning
What does Aarush mean?
The name Aarush is of Hindu origin and is believed to have originated in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Arush," which means "rays of the sun" or "the first rays of the morning sun." It is a combination of the Sanskrit words "Aru," meaning "ray," and "Usha," meaning "dawn."
In Hindu mythology, the name Aarush is associated with the sun god, Surya, who is revered as the source of light, warmth, and energy. The name is often given to children with the hope that they will grow up to be as radiant and powerful as the sun.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aarush can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time period when the name first came into use, as many of these texts were passed down through oral tradition over thousands of years.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Aarush was a renowned Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several influential works on Hindu philosophy and religion.
Another notable figure with the name Aarush was a 12th-century Hindu king who ruled over a small kingdom in central India. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 16th century, there was a Hindu poet named Aarush who wrote several works in Sanskrit and Hindi. His poems were widely celebrated for their beauty and depth of emotion.
In more recent times, a prominent Aarush was an Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. He was imprisoned several times for his political activities but remained committed to the cause of non-violent resistance.
Another notable Aarush was a celebrated Indian classical dancer who lived in the late 20th century. He was widely recognized for his mastery of the Bharatanatyam dance form and his contributions to preserving and promoting India's rich cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aarush over time
The chart below shows babies named Aarush registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 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 Aarush, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 21 births in 2024, compared with 49 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aarush by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aarush 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 | #1066 | 138 | 5 |
| 2010s | #886 | 358 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1841 | 84 | 5 |
Geography
Where Aarush is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aarush. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aarush ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #602 in 2017.
Across the UK
Aarush in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#602 in 2017
2 years of NRS records, 8 total registered
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- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
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FAQ
Aarush: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aarush in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aarush was ranked #1282 for boys in England and Wales, with 21 births registered.
When was Aarush most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 49 babies registered as Aarush in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aarush?
A Hindi name meaning "the first ray of rising sun".
How many people are called Aarush in the UK?
A total of 580 babies have been registered as Aarush across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 8 more in Scotland.
Where is Aarush most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aarush ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #602 in 2017. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.