Arush

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-roosh /ˈɑ.ruʃ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit arush, 'the first ray of the sun; reddish, glowing, radiant'Medium

In 30 seconds: The first sunray: Arush is Sanskrit for 'the first ray of the sun; radiant'. Bright, warm, and hopeful.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit arush, 'the first ray of the sun; reddish, glowing, radiant'

U.S. rank (2025)#6843 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 544

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

Arush comes from Sanskrit arush, 'the first ray of the sun; reddish, glowing, radiant'. A bright, warm, hopeful name across India, evoking the first golden light of dawn.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, the-first-sunray at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Arush means 'the first ray of the sun; reddish, glowing, radiant' in Sanskrit — a bright, warm, hopeful name (a sister to Aarush).

Overall data confidence 75%

Sanskrit references — arush — etymology

Variations

AarushArushi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arush mean?

Arush is Sanskrit for 'the first ray of the sun; reddish, radiant'.

How do you pronounce Arush?

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

Is Arush a boy or girl name?

Arush is a boy's name.

How popular is Arush?

Arush is a rare name in the U.S.