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Arisha Pronunciation

Arisha is pronounced ah-REE-shah /ɑˈri.ʃɑ/High

Meaning: Peace; Russian diminutive of Arina, the folk form of Irina, from Greek EireneMedium

In 30 seconds: A cuddly Russian diminutive of Arina — Greek 'peace' at its root — that South Asian families have also embraced. Soft as a samovar's hum.

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Origin MediumRussian, Greek

MeaningPeace; Russian diminutive of Arina, the folk form of Irina, from Greek Eirene

U.S. rank (2024)#3330 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 940

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Arisha is the Russian affectionate form of Arina, itself the homely folk version of Irina — Greek Eirene, 'peace', the name of an early martyr and a Byzantine empress. Russian nicknames in -sha (Masha, Dasha, Sasha) carry a particular nursery warmth, and Arisha is among the coziest.

The name has lately risen in Russia as Arina itself returned to fashion, and a parallel Arisha thrives in Pakistan and India, where popular sources attach Arabic or Sanskrit meanings. In the U.S. it is rare, arriving through both immigration streams at once.

Did you know? Arina was the name of Pushkin's beloved nanny, Arina Rodionovna, the serf woman whose folktales fed Russia's greatest poetry — her name's pet form is Arisha.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Irina — root etymology

Variations

ArinaIrinaAisha

Nicknames

AriRisha

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If you like Arisha…

Irina— the formal Greek-Russian 'peace' name behind it

Arina— the folk form Arisha directly pets

Misha— a fellow warm Russian -sha diminutive

Alisha— shares the soft -isha sound popular across cultures

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Arisha?

Arisha is pronounced ah-REE-shah (/ɑˈri.ʃɑ/). Press play above to hear Arisha said aloud.

How do you say Arisha?

Arisha is said ah-REE-shah (/ɑˈri.ʃɑ/). Press play above to hear Arisha said aloud.

What does the name Arisha mean?

Arisha is a Russian diminutive of Arina, from Irina and Greek Eirene, meaning 'peace'; South Asian use attaches other, less documented meanings.

Is Arisha a boy or girl name?

Arisha is a girl's name.

How popular is Arisha?

Arisha is a rare name in the U.S., used in both Russian and South Asian families.