Arish vs Viraaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arish

Boy #3,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne; canopy of palm fronds"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,436
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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Viraaj

Boy #3,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining ruler, king of heroes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,558
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Raj, Veer, Vi

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Popularity Comparison

Arish Rank #3,436
Viraaj Rank #3,558

Arish is more popular, ranked #3436 vs #3558 for Viraaj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arish ___

  • Arish Hassan
  • Arish Kareem
  • Arish Ibrahim
  • Arish Omar
  • Arish Tariq
  • Arish Zaid

Viraaj ___

  • Viraaj Kumar
  • Viraaj Dev
  • Viraaj Singh
  • Viraaj Arjun
  • Viraaj Rajan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arish

Zayn Omar Zara Nadia Ibrahim

If you choose Viraaj

Ananya Priya Arjun Rohan Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arish or Viraaj more popular?

Arish is more popular, ranked #3436 compared to Viraaj at #3558 in the United States.

What do Arish and Viraaj mean?

Arish means "throne; canopy of palm fronds" (Arabic origin). Viraaj means "shining ruler, king of heroes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Arish and Viraaj boy or girl names?

Arish is primarily a boy name. Viraaj is primarily a boy name.

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