Arash vs Aakash

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

Aakash

Boy #6,567 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sky, open space, atmosphere"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi-speaking Bengali Gujarati Punjabi Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,567
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arash Rank #6,324
Aakash Rank #6,567

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 vs #6567 for Aakash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Aakash more popular?

Arash is more popular, ranked #6324 compared to Aakash at #6567 in the United States.

What do Arash and Aakash mean?

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

Are Arash and Aakash boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Aakash is primarily a boy name.

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