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Arsha

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-shuh /ˈɑr.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit 'arsha', 'holy, sacred, belonging to or from the rishis (sages).' It is also used as a Persian name. A dignified name with a sacred sense.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Arsha — 'holy, from the rishis' (said 'AR-shuh'). A Sanskrit name with a sacred sense, also used in Persian, which we note respectfully.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Persian
MeaningFrom Sanskrit 'arsha', 'holy, sacred, belonging to or from the rishis (sages).' It is also used as a Persian name. A dignified name with a sacred sense.
U.S. rank (2023)#9829 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220112023

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

Arsha is a Sanskrit name, 'holy, from the rishis (the sages)', also used in Persian; a Sanskrit name of sacred sense (said 'AR-shuh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, sacred, and calm.

Did you know? Arsha comes from Sanskrit for 'holy, from the rishis' — the sacred wisdom handed down from India's ancient sages (said 'AR-shuh').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Arsha — Sanskrit 'holy, from the rishis'; also Persian

Variations

ArshiaArshan

Nicknames

AriArsh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arsha mean?

Arsha comes from Sanskrit 'arsha', meaning 'holy, from the rishis (the sages)'; it is also used as a Persian name.

How do you pronounce Arsha?

It's said AR-shuh /ˈɑr.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arsha a boy or girl name?

Here Arsha is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Arsha?

Arsha is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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