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Arshiv

♂ Boy

Pronounced AR-shiv /ˈɑr.ʃɪv/Medium

Meaning: Modern coinage echoing Arsh ('sky, throne, the highest heaven', Arabic/Persian) and Shiv; construction modernLow

In 30 seconds: Lofty and modern: Arshiv echoes Arsh — 'sky, throne, the highest heaven' — and Shiv. A distinctive coinage, strong and warm.
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Origin LowSanskrit, Persian
MeaningModern coinage echoing Arsh ('sky, throne, the highest heaven', Arabic/Persian) and Shiv; construction modern
U.S. rank (2025)#6476 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 78

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172025

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

Arshiv is a modern coinage echoing Arsh — Arabic/Persian, 'the sky, the divine throne, the highest heaven' — and Shiv (a name of Shiva; the construction is modern, which we flag). A lofty, distinctive Indian name.

It registers thinly in records. Very rare, sky-or-throne in echo, and lofty.

Did you know? Arshiv brushes Arsh ('the sky, the throne, the highest heaven', Arabic/Persian) and Shiv (Lord Shiva) — a lofty, modern Indian coinage.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Arsh — modern coinage

Variations

ArshArshdeepArshik

Nicknames

Arsh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arshiv mean?

Arshiv echoes Arsh ('sky, throne, heaven') and Shiv; the construction is modern, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Arshiv?

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

Is Arshiv a boy or girl name?

Arshiv is a boy's name.

How popular is Arshiv?

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

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