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Arash vs Nash

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

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Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#240
Total SSA Count
1,464
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arash Rank #6,324
Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #6324 for Arash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Arash and Nash mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Arash and Nash boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.

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