UK girl's name
Zarish
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "golden" or "blooming flower".
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.
Zarish is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zarish popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 9 births.
This profile covers 57 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1998 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 89% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 60 living people in the UK are called Zarish. 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
- • Zarish ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 9 girls were registered as Zarish.
- • Zarish ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 60 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zarish as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3015
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2022
9 births
Estimated living
60
2026
Meaning
What does Zarish mean?
The name Zarish originates from the Persian language and has its roots in the ancient Iranian cultures of the Middle East. It is believed to be derived from the Persian word "zar," which means gold, signifying beauty, radiance, and preciousness.
In ancient Persian mythology, Zarish was the name of a celestial being, often depicted as a radiant and ethereal goddess associated with the sun and light. This connection to divine entities and celestial bodies likely contributed to the name's symbolic significance and its enduring popularity.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Zarish can be traced back to the ancient Persian empires, where it was used as a feminine name among the nobility and aristocracy. Historical records from the Achaemenid and Sassanid dynasties, which ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and Central Asia between the 6th century BCE and the 7th century CE, contain references to individuals bearing this name.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Zarish was a Persian princess who lived during the reign of the Sassanid King Khosrau I in the 6th century CE. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and her name became synonymous with grace and elegance among the Persian elite.
Another notable figure was Zarish al-Samarkandi, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 10th century CE. She was highly regarded for her contributions to literature and philosophy, and her works were widely read and studied throughout the Islamic world.
In the 13th century, Zarish al-Khayyam, a Persian mathematician and astronomer, gained recognition for her groundbreaking work in the fields of algebra and astronomy. Her calculations and observations were instrumental in refining the Persian calendar and advancing scientific knowledge during that period.
During the Safavid Dynasty in the 16th century, Zarish Begum was a celebrated Persian princess and patron of the arts. Her patronage and support for artists, poets, and intellectuals played a significant role in the cultural renaissance that flourished during that era.
Another prominent figure with the name Zarish was Zarish Khan, a military commander and statesman who served under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic acumen in various military campaigns, and his name became synonymous with valor and leadership among the Mughal elite.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Zarish over time
The chart below shows babies named Zarish registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Zarish, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zarish by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zarish 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 | #2792 | 26 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5174 | 25 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4373 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Zarish is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Zarish. 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.
Zarish ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Zarish in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
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- Zaynab 3,722
- Zofia 2,773
- Zaynah 1,472
- Zaina 1,376
- Zoey 1,262
- Zarah 1,167
FAQ
Zarish: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zarish in the UK right now?
In 2024, Zarish was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Zarish most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 9 babies registered as Zarish in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zarish?
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "golden" or "blooming flower".
How many people are called Zarish in the UK?
A total of 57 babies have been registered as Zarish across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Zarish most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Zarish ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. 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.