Arshan

Arshan - A very unique male name

Arshan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2006 on position #3772. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Arshan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Arshan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Arshan. The baby boy name Arshan was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3838 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Arshan peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 2416.

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Arshan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Arshan is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,783 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,783.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Arshan is where you live.

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Arshan origin and meaning

Persian and Indian use — origin disputed

Uncertain — used in Persian and South Asian families; derivations offered include a hero name Arshan in Persian tradition, without a settled gloss

Arshan appears in US data from 2006, peaking in 2017, in both Persian and Indian families, which suggests more than one source converging on one spelling. No single derivation is established for US use. It has fallen since 2020.

Origin uncertain

Arshan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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Similar to Arshan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Arshan, sorted by popularity.

Arjun / Arsenio / Argenis / Arjan / Arsen / Arjen / Arkan / Arcangel / Arkeem / Arjunreddy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Arshan

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Arshan a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Arshan?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AR-shahn · /ˈɑːrʃɑːn/
Stress and the sh sound vary by family tradition.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Arshaan — Extended transliteration
• Arsh — Short related form

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2006, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Arshan for its strong, cross-cultural sound in Persian and South Asian families.

Worth knowing

• Sources differ by community, so its story needs the family's own version.