Will my child share the name Arshiya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Arshiya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Arshiya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Arshiya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Arshiya is at its highest recorded position — #1,809 in 2025, with 16 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,615.

Is Arshiya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Arshiya 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 Arshiya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Arshiya is a distinctive choice, ranked #1809 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Arshiya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Arshiya

Arshiya is steadily gaining in popularity, up 40 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #2201 in 2023, and it currently sits at #2575. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

Arshiya is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Arshiya in their class.