Arsh is a distinctive choice, ranked #1952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arsh in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1952
About the Name Arsh
Arsh is holding steady in the rankings at #1952. It reached its peak of #1721 in 2014 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.
Arsh is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Arsh
Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Arsh per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arsh in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Arsh has held a stable position around #1952 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1721 in 2014 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Arsh is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Arsh does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Arshs in the wild.
12
UK babies named Arsh (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 17 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Arsh
Likely around 1 other Arsh in the class
UK Popularity (2003–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Arsh
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Bal Labhu Ram Mukand, better known by his penname Arsh Malsiani, was an Indian Urdu poet and writer. He was the son of Josh Malsiyani, an Urdu and Persian scholar and poet.