Arun vs Kailash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arun

Boy #6,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, reddish glow of sunrise"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Buddhist Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,071
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aru

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arun Rank #6,071
Kailash Rank #6,266

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 vs #6266 for Kailash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arun ___

  • Arun Kumar
  • Arun Raj
  • Arun Dev
  • Arun Prakash
  • Arun Nath
  • Arun Krishnan

Kailash ___

  • Kailash Kumar
  • Kailash Raj
  • Kailash Dev
  • Kailash Prakash
  • Kailash Nath
  • Kailash Prasad

Sibling Name Ideas

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Priya Maya Ravi Arjun Kiran

If you choose Kailash

Arjun Vikram Shiva Parvati Lakshmi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arun or Kailash more popular?

Arun is more popular, ranked #6071 compared to Kailash at #6266 in the United States.

What do Arun and Kailash mean?

Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin). Kailash means "crystal, silver" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Arun and Kailash boy or girl names?

Arun is primarily a boy name. Kailash is primarily a boy name.

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