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UK girl's name

Arushi

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the first rays of the rising 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.

Arushi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arushi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 11 births.

This profile covers 103 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2002 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 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 102 living people in the UK are called Arushi. 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

  • Arushi ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 11 girls were registered as Arushi.
  • About 102 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arushi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4709

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2010

11 births

Estimated living

102

2026

Meaning

What does Arushi mean?

The name Arushi is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language that dates back thousands of years. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "aru," meaning "ray" or "beam of light," and "shi," meaning "one who possesses." Thus, the name Arushi can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses rays of light" or "one who shines brightly."

In Hindu mythology, Arushi is also the name of a minor goddess associated with the sun and its radiant energy. She is often depicted as a beautiful and radiant figure, symbolizing the life-giving power of the sun's rays. The name has been mentioned in several ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, further solidifying its connection to the ancient Indian culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Arushi can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was used by a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Gupta Empire. Arushi Gupta was celebrated for her contributions to the field of poetry and her mastery of the Sanskrit language.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Arushi. In the 12th century, Arushi Bhattacharya was a revered philosopher and scholar from the Indian subcontinent, known for her insightful commentaries on ancient Hindu texts. Arushi Malik, born in 1542, was a prominent figure in the Mughal court, renowned for her skills in calligraphy and her patronage of the arts.

During the 19th century, Arushi Devi was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women's education in India. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote literacy and empower women. Another notable figure was Arushi Chandra, born in 1876, a celebrated Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

In more recent times, Arushi Nath, born in 1932, was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who helped popularize and preserve traditional Indian dance forms. Her performances and teachings have inspired generations of dancers worldwide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Arushi over time

The chart below shows babies named Arushi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Arushi, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Arushi
036811200220122023

Decades

Arushi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arushi 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 #5189 7 2
2010s #3391 56 8
2000s #2866 40 6

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FAQ

Arushi: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Arushi was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Arushi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 11 babies registered as Arushi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Arushi?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "the first rays of the rising Sun".

How many people are called Arushi in the UK?

A total of 103 babies have been registered as Arushi 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.