Akash vs Arash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arash

Boy #6,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Iranian/Persian Afghan Tajik Persian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,324
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Akash Rank #3,761
Arash Rank #6,324

Akash is more popular, ranked #3761 vs #6324 for Arash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akash or Arash more popular?

Akash is more popular, ranked #3761 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Akash and Arash mean?

Akash means "sky, open space" (Sanskrit origin). Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Akash and Arash boy or girl names?

Akash is primarily a boy name. Arash is primarily a boy name.

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