Arash vs Kasra

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
Nicknames
Arsh, Aro

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Kasra

Boy #6,216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous king, he with good pastures"

Origin: Old Iranian/Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,216
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kas

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Popularity Comparison

Arash Rank #6,324
Kasra Rank #6,216

Kasra is more popular, ranked #6216 vs #6324 for Arash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arash ___

  • Arash Dariush
  • Arash Reza
  • Arash Kian
  • Arash Jamshid
  • Arash Ali
  • Arash Cyrus

Kasra ___

  • Kasra Reza
  • Kasra Ali
  • Kasra Darius
  • Kasra James
  • Kasra Leon
  • Kasra Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arash

Dara Shireen Cyrus Neda Parisa

If you choose Kasra

Darius Cyrus Arya Yasmin Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Kasra more popular?

Kasra is more popular, ranked #6216 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Arash and Kasra mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Kasra means "generous king, he with good pastures" (Old Iranian/Persian origin).

Are Arash and Kasra boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Kasra is primarily a boy name.

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