Aroush

A girl's name of Persian origin with 144 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Aroush peaked during the Gen Z era, when 26 babies received this name in a single year (2011). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Aroush has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.

Aroush is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Aroush is a girl's baby name of Persian origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'radiant bride' in Persian, derived from the ancient word for a beautiful woman or a heavenly figure. It is used in Persian, Urdu, and Arabic-speaking communities as an expression of beauty and celestial grace.

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Phonetically, Aroush belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Persian naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Persian names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Aroush’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

144

Total births

Since 2008

2011

Peak

26 births

2008

First recorded

15 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Aroush has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.

First appeared: 2008Peak: 2011 (26 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Aroush
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	13	#13383	▼
2010s	111	#9773	▲
2000s	20	#10884	—

The Story of Aroush

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2011, Aroush is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Aroush are most likely born between 2008 and 2021.

How rare is Aroush?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aroush is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2008, peaked in the 2010s with 111 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Aroush by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(13 years, 2008–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Aroush
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#15559	-3 (-37.5%)
2020	8	#11206	0
2019	8	#11470	+1 (14.3%)
2017	7	#12864	-1 (-12.5%)
2016	8	#11912	+1 (14.3%)
2015	7	#13153	-8 (-53.3%)
2014	15	#7693	+1 (7.1%)
2013	14	#8183	+1 (7.7%)
2012	13	#8685	-13 (-50.0%)
2011	26	#5227	+13 (100.0%)
2010	13	#8766	+2 (18.2%)
2009	11	#10058	+2 (22.2%)
2008	9	#11709	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aroush a boy's or girl's name?

Aroush is primarily a girl's name.

When was Aroush most popular?

Aroush reached its peak popularity in 2011 with 26 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Aroush?

Aroush is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 144 babies in the U.S. since 2008. Its peak was in 2011.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2008–2022