The baby name Arish is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːrɪʃ/ (AH-rish).
The baby name Arish is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːrɪʃ/ (AH-rish).
Arish is Arabic, Hindi in Origin.
Arish is a multicultural given name used mainly for boys, with strong presence in Arabic and South Asian communities. In Arabic, 'arish (عريش) means a palm-leaf shelter, arbor, or trellis, so the name often evokes ideas of shade, protection, and a nurturing canopy. A separate, popular folk link connects it to 'arsh (عرش) “throne,” lending figurative senses of dignity and authority. In Urdu- and Persian-influenced naming, the spellings Aarish and Aareesh circulate, sometimes glossed poetically as “adorned” or “first light.”
Modern usage rose in Pakistan, India, and the Gulf from the late 20th century, aided by the visibility of the Sinai city Al-'Arish as a familiar toponym. Variants include Arish, Aarish, Aareesh; short forms Ari and Rish are common. Overall meanings cluster around protection and shelter, with secondary readings of radiance or royal poise depending on the preferred etymology.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2020 | #174 | 4 | 1,548 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #236 | 6 | 5,992 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #269 | 5 | 6,912 |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #273 | 2 | 3,535 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #297 | 10 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #310 | 3 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #364 | 6 | 8,477 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #384 | 4 | 2,865 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #399 | 8 | 8,413 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #405 | 4 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #521 | 5 | 11,303 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #562 | 15 | 10,045 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #563 | 3 | 10,162 |
| BH | 0 | #580 | 8 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #649 | 6 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #651 | 17 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #677 | 6 | 3,552 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #686 | 22 | 18,093 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #687 | 11 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #748 | 22 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #851 | 31 | 17,948 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #859 | 34 | 7,044 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #914 | 88 | 16,750 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #919 | 17 | 25,931 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #985 | 10 | 24,821 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,041 | 52 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,062 | 50 | 25,439 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,265 | 8 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,462 | 10 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,504 | 111 | 28,008 |
Arish is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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