Arash vs Noah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arash Rank #6,324
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arash

Dara Shireen Cyrus Neda Parisa

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Arash and Noah mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arash and Noah boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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