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UK name, mostly girls

Aroosh

A name of Arabic origin meaning "bride" or "brocade fabric".

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.

Aroosh is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Aroosh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 23 births.

This profile covers 185 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2010 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 39% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 187 living people in the UK are called Aroosh. 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

  • Aroosh ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 23 girls were registered as Aroosh.
  • Aroosh ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #810 in 2011.
  • About 187 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aroosh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 97.9% of Aroosh registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2771

2024

Births in 2024

9

Latest year

Peak year

2011

23 births

Estimated living

187

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Aroosh

In England and Wales birth records, Aroosh has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 2.1% of registrations are for boys and 97.9% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

98% girls
Boys4 (2.1%)Girls185 (97.9%)

Aroosh registered for boys

  • Ranked #3,895 in 2014
  • 4 boys registered in 2014
  • Peak: 2014 (4 births)

Aroosh registered for girls

  • Ranked #2,771 in 2024
  • 9 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2011 (23 births)

Meaning

What does Aroosh mean?

The name Aroosh finds its origins in the Persian language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over large swaths of the Middle East and Central Asia from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Old Persian word "arūsh," which means "beautiful" or "radiant."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aroosh can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries CE. In this literary masterpiece, Aroosh appears as the name of a minor character, a beautiful princess from the city of Bam.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aroosh. One such individual was Aroosh Khatun (1250-1305), a powerful noblewoman and regent of the Delhi Sultanate during the 13th century. She played a pivotal role in the governance of the empire and is remembered for her political acumen and influence.

Another prominent figure was Aroosh Begum (1560-1624), a princess and poet from the Mughal Empire. She was known for her literary talents and her contributions to the rich cultural heritage of the Mughal period in South Asia.

In the realm of literature, Aroosh Shekib (1890-1962) was a celebrated Afghan poet and writer who gained fame for her eloquent verses and her advocacy for women's rights and education in Afghanistan during the early 20th century.

Moving to the modern era, Aroosh Saleem (1955-present) is a renowned Pakistani artist and sculptor, whose works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the globe. Her sculptures often explore themes of identity, femininity, and cultural traditions.

Lastly, Aroosh Nemat (1978-present) is a prominent Afghan human rights activist and advocate for women's empowerment. She has played a crucial role in promoting gender equality and advocating for the rights of Afghan women, both within the country and on international platforms.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aroosh over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Aroosh in England and Wales, 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 Aroosh, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
06121723201020172024

Decades

Aroosh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aroosh 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 #2388 59 5
2010s #2419 126 10

Geography

Where Aroosh is most common

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

Aroosh ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #810 in 2011.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Aroosh in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#810 in 2011

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Related

Names similar to Aroosh

FAQ

Aroosh: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Aroosh was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.

When was Aroosh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 23 babies registered as Aroosh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aroosh?

A name of Arabic origin meaning "bride" or "brocade fabric".

How many people are called Aroosh in the UK?

A total of 185 babies have been registered as Aroosh across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Aroosh most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Aroosh ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #810 in 2011. 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.