Arshad vs Aza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arshad

Boy #6,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"most pious, most rightly guided"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,369
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsh

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Aza

Girl #6,155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful, mighty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,155
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arshad Rank #6,369
Aza Rank #6,155

Aza is more popular, ranked #6155 vs #6369 for Arshad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arshad ___

  • Arshad Ali
  • Arshad Hassan
  • Arshad Omar
  • Arshad Zain
  • Arshad Bilal
  • Arshad Tariq

Aza ___

  • Aza Rose
  • Aza Marie
  • Aza Jane
  • Aza Claire
  • Aza Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arshad

Farhan Imran Zara Ayesha Fatima

If you choose Aza

Zara Mira Leo Nico Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arshad or Aza more popular?

Aza is more popular, ranked #6155 compared to Arshad at #6369 in the United States.

What do Arshad and Aza mean?

Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin). Aza means "powerful, mighty" (Arabic origin).

Are Arshad and Aza boy or girl names?

Arshad is primarily a boy name. Aza is primarily a girl name.

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