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UK name, mostly boys

Arsh

An Arabic name that means "throne" or "royal seat".

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.

Arsh is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Arsh popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 14 births.

This profile covers 180 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2003 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.

The latest count is about 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 179 living people in the UK are called Arsh. 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

  • Arsh ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 14 boys were registered as Arsh.
  • About 179 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arsh as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 95.2% of Arsh registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1951

2024

Births in 2024

12

Latest year

Peak year

2010

14 births

Estimated living

179

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Arsh

In England and Wales birth records, Arsh has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 95.2% of registrations are for boys and 4.8% 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.

95% boys
Boys180 (95.2%)Girls9 (4.8%)

Arsh registered for boys

  • Ranked #1,951 in 2024
  • 12 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2010 (14 births)

Arsh registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,666 in 2018
  • 3 girls registered in 2018
  • Peak: 2010 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Arsh mean?

The name Arsh has its origins in the Persian language and culture. It is derived from the Persian word "arsh," which means "throne" or "seat of power." The name has been in use for centuries, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the ancient Persian empire.

In Persian mythology, Arsh is associated with the celestial realm and is often used to refer to the throne of God or the highest heaven. This connection to the divine and the celestial realm has contributed to the name's significance and its use throughout history.

One of the earliest references to the name Arsh can be found in the Avesta, the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism. In these ancient texts, Arsh is mentioned as a symbol of divine authority and power. Additionally, the name is found in various Persian literary works and historical records from the medieval period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arsh. One of the earliest recorded examples is Arsh Akbar, a Persian philosopher and poet who lived in the 11th century. Another prominent figure is Arsh Khan, a 15th-century ruler of the Kara Koyunlu Turkmen dynasty in Persia.

In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Arsh al-Din al-Bukhari was a renowned 13th-century Persian scholar and jurist who made significant contributions to the study of Islamic law. Arsh Singh, born in 1801, was a prominent Sikh leader and warrior from the Punjab region of India.

Arsh Shaikh, born in 1894, was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and politician who played an active role in the struggle for independence from British rule. He served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and was involved in shaping the country's constitution.

The name Arsh has maintained its significance and usage across various cultures and regions where Persian influence has been present. Its connection to the celestial realm and its historical associations have contributed to its enduring legacy and continued use as a given name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Arsh over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Arsh in England and Wales, from 2003 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 Arsh, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
0491317200320132024

Decades

Arsh by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arsh 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 #2392 46 5
2010s #2369 99 10
2000s #2479 35 5

Related

Names similar to Arsh

FAQ

Arsh: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Arsh was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.

When was Arsh most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 14 babies registered as Arsh in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arsh?

An Arabic name that means "throne" or "royal seat".

How many people are called Arsh in the UK?

A total of 180 babies have been registered as Arsh across the 20 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.