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UK boy's name

Arhaan

A Hindu masculine name meaning "worshiper" or "one who is praiseworthy".

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.

Arhaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arhaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #981, with 31 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 31 births.

This profile covers 222 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2009 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.

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

We estimate that about 224 living people in the UK are called Arhaan. 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

  • Arhaan ranked #981 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 31 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 31 boys were registered as Arhaan.
  • Arhaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
  • About 224 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arhaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#981

2024

Births in 2024

31

Latest year

Peak year

2024

31 births

Estimated living

224

2026

Meaning

What does Arhaan mean?

The name Arhaan is a masculine Hindu name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word "Arhan," which means "worthy" or "deserving of honor." The name has been in use for centuries within the Indian subcontinent and is particularly popular among certain Hindu communities.

Arhaan is believed to have its roots in ancient Hindu mythology and religious texts, where it was often used to refer to revered spiritual figures or enlightened beings. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit literature, including the Vedas and various Hindu scriptures.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Arhaan was a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with spreading Buddhist teachings throughout India and neighboring regions, and his teachings are still widely studied and revered within Buddhist circles.

Another prominent figure with the name Arhaan was a celebrated Hindu philosopher and poet who lived during the 12th century CE. His works on spirituality, ethics, and metaphysics are considered significant contributions to Hindu philosophical thought and continue to be studied and analyzed by scholars today.

In the realm of Indian royalty, there was a king named Arhaan who ruled over a small kingdom in present-day Rajasthan during the 16th century. Historical records indicate that he was a just and benevolent ruler who was beloved by his subjects and known for his wisdom and diplomacy.

During the 19th century, an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer named Arhaan played a pivotal role in the struggle against British colonial rule. He advocated for education, women's rights, and the abolition of social evils, and his legacy has been celebrated for his unwavering commitment to social justice.

More recently, in the 20th century, there was an acclaimed Indian classical musician named Arhaan, who was a master of the sitar and credited with popularizing Indian classical music on a global scale. His virtuosic performances and innovative compositions earned him numerous accolades and a devoted following around the world.

While the name Arhaan has its roots in ancient Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural and religious boundaries and is now embraced by diverse communities across India and beyond, symbolizing honor, worthiness, and respect.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Arhaan over time

The chart below shows babies named Arhaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 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 Arhaan, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 31 births in 2024, compared with 31 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Arhaan
08162331200920162024

Decades

Arhaan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arhaan 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 #1382 99 5
2010s #2001 120 10
2000s #4527 3 1

Geography

Where Arhaan is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Arhaan. 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.

Arhaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Arhaan in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#707 in 2016

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

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Names similar to Arhaan

FAQ

Arhaan: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Arhaan was ranked #981 for boys in England and Wales, with 31 births registered.

When was Arhaan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 31 babies registered as Arhaan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arhaan?

A Hindu masculine name meaning "worshiper" or "one who is praiseworthy".

How many people are called Arhaan in the UK?

A total of 222 babies have been registered as Arhaan across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Arhaan most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Arhaan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #707 in 2016. 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.