NameCensus.

UK boy's name

Arush

A Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the first ray of sun".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Arush is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Arush popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2813, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 12 births.

This profile covers 110 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2005 to 2023. 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 58% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 109 living people in the UK are called Arush. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Arush ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 12 boys were registered as Arush.
  • About 109 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arush as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2813

2023

Births in 2023

7

Latest year

Peak year

2011

12 births

Estimated living

109

2026

Meaning

What does Arush mean?

The name Arush is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Arush," which means "dawn" or "sunrise." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born during the early hours of the morning or to symbolize a new beginning.

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, the word "Arush" is often associated with the divine and the spiritual realm. It is mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures, which date back to around 1500-500 BCE. The Vedas describe the cosmic cycle of day and night, with "Arush" representing the dawn that dispels the darkness and heralds the arrival of a new day.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arush can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The Mahabharata is a revered Sanskrit text that dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this epic, there is a character named Arush, who is described as a wise and learned sage.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Arush. One of the most renowned was Arush Khan, a powerful ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century CE. He was known for his military prowess and his efforts in expanding the Sultanate's territories.

Another significant figure was Arush Sastri, a celebrated Indian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century CE. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of Hindu philosophy and his commentaries on ancient Sanskrit texts.

In the realm of literature, Arush Deshpande was a prominent Marathi writer and poet who lived in the 19th century CE. His works were instrumental in reviving and promoting the Marathi language and literature during that period.

Arush Mittal was a distinguished Indian civil servant and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of India to several countries in the late 20th century. He was highly regarded for his diplomatic skills and his efforts in strengthening India's international relations.

Lastly, Arush Kapoor was a renowned Indian classical dancer who lived in the 20th century. He was celebrated for his mastery of the Kathak dance form and his contributions to preserving and promoting India's rich cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Arush over time

The chart below shows babies named Arush registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Arush, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Arush
036912200520142023

Decades

Arush by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arush 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 #3452 17 3
2010s #2841 77 10
2000s #3056 16 3

Related

Names similar to Arush

FAQ

Arush: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Arush was ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Arush most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 12 babies registered as Arush in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arush?

A Hindu name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the first ray of sun".

How many people are called Arush in the UK?

A total of 110 babies have been registered as Arush across the 16 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.