Boy Name
Arash
Arash is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Arash — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Arick is on your shortlist, Arash belongs in the same conversation.
Arash meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Arash has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Arash as A·R·A·S·H, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Arash is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Arash variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Arasha, Arashe, Arashy, Aras.
- Nicknames: Ara and A.
- Middle names: Pair Arash with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Arash middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Arick, Aries, Archie, Ares, Aric — full picks on the sibling names for Arash guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Arash? Browse our names like Arash guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Arash
What does the name Arash mean?
Arash has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Arash?
The exact origin of Arash is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Arash?
Arash has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Arash a boy's or girl's name?
Arash is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Arash in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Arash sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Arash?
Names that share Arash's sound and style include Arick, Aries, Archie, Ares, Aric.
What middle names pair well with Arash?
Good middle-name fits for Arash pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Arash is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Arash is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Arash?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Arash share its rhythm without rhyming — Arick, Aries, Archie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.