Boy · #5,186 in 2026

Aarish

Name: Popularity of the name Aarish in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aarish, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,186

Peak Rank

#3,365 (2015)

Total Babies

367

5-Yr Trend

-33%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#3365

Peak Rank

367

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aarish

Aarish first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 33 Aarishs were born — ranking #3,365 that year. As of 2026, Aarish ranks #5,186 for baby boys with 18 births, falling sharply (-33%). In total, more than 367 Aarishs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Aarish

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aarish is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Arish
Irish
Arrish
Cherish
Perish
Parish
Garish
Parrish
Eris
Bearish
Harish
Barish

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aarish

What does the name Aarish mean?

Aarish is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aarish in 2026?

In 2026, Aarish ranks #5,186 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Aarish most popular?

Aarish reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #3,365 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Aarish most popular?

Aarish has historically been most popular in California, New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aarish.

Is Aarish a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aarish is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Aarish?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aarish include Kei, Tregg, Doanld. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aarish

Aarish is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 367 births in the dataset. Aarish's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #3,365. Use the chart and map above to compare Aarish's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.