Aarush
Meaningfirst ray of the sun · Sanskrit
Aarush is an Indian boy name meaning “first ray of the sun”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationAarush peaked in 2010, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Aarush you'd meet today is about 15 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Aarush would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 17,241 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAarush first shows up in US birth records in 2002, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Aarushs? Head to New Jersey, where it's the #915 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Aarush
Aarush is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “first ray of the sun”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Aarush
What does the name Aarush mean?
Aarush means “first ray of the sun” and comes from Sanskrit. Names built around “sun” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Elian (“possibly of the sun”), Cyrus (“possibly sun”), Elio (“sun”) and Samson (“of the sun”).
What is the origin of the name Aarush?
Aarush is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Aarush a boy or girl name?
Aarush is a boy name. In 2025, 99 US boys were named Aarush.
How popular is the name Aarush?
Aarush ranked #1,668 for US boys in 2025, given to 99 babies. Its best year was 2010, when it reached #900. Over the last five years it has slipped 465 places.
What names are similar to Aarush?
If you like Aarush, you might also like Elian, Cyrus, Elio and Samson.
What should I know before naming my baby Aarush?
Aarush is an Indian boy name meaning “first ray of the sun”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.