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Arsalan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ar-sa-LON /ʔæɹ.sæ.ˈlɒ́ːn/Medium

Meaning: LionMedium

In 30 seconds: Arsalan is a Persian name meaning 'lion'.
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu
MeaningLion
U.S. rank (2025)#2287 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births61 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 713

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319852025

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

Arsalan comes from Persian, where it carries the bold, leonine sense of 'lion'. It is used across Persian-influenced cultures as a strong, traditional boy's name.

The three-syllable flow gives it a commanding sound that suits its meaning. It is borne by Arsalan Iftikhar (born 1977), an American human rights lawyer, author, and media commentator.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Arsalan is 'lion', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Arsalan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Arsalan Iftikhar (1977-present)
    American human rights lawyer, author and media commentator; founder of TheMuslimGuy.com.

If you like Arsalan…

Aslan— a closely related lion-name from the Turkic side of the same word
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arsalan mean?

Arsalan is usually explained as meaning 'lion' and is most often linked with Persian tradition.

How do you pronounce Arsalan?

It's commonly said ar-sa-LON /ʔæɹ.sæ.ˈlɒ́ːn/.

Is Arsalan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Arsalan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Arsalan?

In 2024, Arsalan ranked #2184 in the U.S. for boys, with 66 births recorded.

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