Will my child share the name Arshan with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Arshan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arshan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arshan becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arshan is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 140 places over the last five years to #2264 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Arshan a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arshan 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.

Is Arshan a popular baby name in the United States?

Arshan does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2264

Arshan

Arshan is a distinctive choice, ranked #2264 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Arshan in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2264

About the Name Arshan

Arshan is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 140 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1610 in 2018 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Arshan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.