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The baby name Arish is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɑːrɪʃ/ (AH-rish).

Arish is Arabic, Hindi in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic, Hindi
Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrɪʃ/ (AH-rish)

What is the meaning of the name Arish ?

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.

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Arish – Popularity by country

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:

United States
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People also ask about Arish

Arish is predominantly a boy's name.
Arish is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɑːrɪʃ/ (AH-rish).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aarish, Areesh and Arishh.
Across languages, Arish has these equivalents: Aarush (Sanskrit: first ray of the sun), Ravi (Sanskrit: sun), Areesh (Arabic: shelter).
Yes — Arish ranked #174 in Sweden in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Arish ranks highest in Sweden (#174 in 2020).
Arish's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #881 in 2014 to #859 in 2024 in United States.