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UK boy's name

Arish

Of Arabic origin meaning "high throne, exalted palace".

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.

Arish is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1322, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 20 births.

This profile covers 186 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2006 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.

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

We estimate that about 185 living people in the UK are called Arish. 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

  • Arish ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 20 boys were registered as Arish.
  • About 185 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1322

2024

Births in 2024

20

Latest year

Peak year

2024

20 births

Estimated living

185

2026

Meaning

What does Arish mean?

The given name Arish is believed to have originated from the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "arish," which means "a temporary shelter" or "a hut made of palm leaves." This name has been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and North Africa.

In the early Islamic era, the name Arish appeared in several historical records and texts. One notable reference is found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and traveler, Ibn Battuta, who visited the town of Arish in the 14th century during his travels through the Middle East.

The earliest recorded example of the name Arish dates back to the 7th century CE, when it was used by a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Arish ibn Malik. He was a prominent figure in early Islamic history and participated in several battles alongside the Prophet.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arish. One of the most famous was Arish al-Khwarizmi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century CE. He is credited with introducing the concept of algebra and making significant contributions to the field of mathematics.

Another notable figure was Arish al-Din al-Bukhari, a 13th-century Islamic scholar and historian from present-day Uzbekistan. He is known for his extensive writings on Islamic history and jurisprudence.

In the 15th century, Arish al-Qadi was a renowned poet and calligrapher from Egypt. His works were widely celebrated and appreciated in the Ottoman Empire.

During the early 20th century, Arish Pasha was a prominent political leader and statesman in Egypt. He played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule.

Arish al-Husayni was a Palestinian scholar and religious leader who lived in the 19th century. He was a prominent figure in the Palestinian national movement and advocated for the rights of the Palestinian people.

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Popularity

Arish over time

The chart below shows babies named Arish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Arish, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Arish
05101520200620152024

Decades

Arish by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arish 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 #1748 71 5
2010s #2238 106 10
2000s #4304 9 3

Related

Names similar to Arish

FAQ

Arish: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Arish was ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.

When was Arish most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 20 babies registered as Arish in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arish?

Of Arabic origin meaning "high throne, exalted palace".

How many people are called Arish in the UK?

A total of 186 babies have been registered as Arish across the 18 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.