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Aaroh

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Pronounced AH-roh /ˈɑ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit aaroh/aroha, 'an ascent; a climbing; the rising scale of notes (in Indian music)'Low

In 30 seconds: An ascent; a rising musical scale: Aaroh is Sanskrit. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-roh').

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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit aaroh/aroha, 'an ascent; a climbing; the rising scale of notes (in Indian music)'

U.S. rank (2024)#9867 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aaroh comes from the Sanskrit aaroh/aroha, 'an ascent; a climbing; the rising scale of notes (in Indian music)'. A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-roh').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, an-ascent at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Aaroh comes from the Sanskrit aaroh, 'an ascent; the rising scale of notes in Indian music' — a crisp, musical name (said 'AH-roh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Aaroh — Sanskrit etymology

Variations

ArohAaroha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aaroh mean?

Aaroh is Sanskrit for 'an ascent; the rising scale of notes in Indian music'.

How do you pronounce Aaroh?

It's said AH-roh /ˈɑ.roʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aaroh a boy or girl name?

Aaroh is a boy's name.

How popular is Aaroh?

Aaroh is a very rare name in the U.S.