Arhaan
2025 SSA
About Arhaan
Arhaan is a masculine name of Arabic and Indian origin, primarily used in Muslim communities. In Arabic, it means "the gates of paradise" or "full of mercy and compassion," while in Hindi it can mean "conqueror" or "one who reaches great heights." The name has gained popularity in South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan. Arhaan has a melodic quality with its smooth flow and soft consonants. The name projects strength while maintaining a gentle sound. While relatively uncommon in Western countries, it has gained some international recognition through Indian celebrities who have chosen it for their children. Arhaan represents both spiritual depth and aspirational qualities in its various cultural contexts.
Pronounced ar-HAHN.
As of October 2026, Arhaan ranked #2721 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2387 in 2018, Nameberry popularity #513.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,932 | 39 | 20.3 |
| 2015 | #3,689 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2016 | #3,234 | 35 | 18.4 |
| 2017 | #2,842 | 42 | 22.7 |
| 2018 | #2,387 | 55 | 30.3 |
| 2019 | #3,720 | 29 | 16.2 |
| 2020 | #3,027 | 38 | 22 |
| 2021 | #2,628 | 49 | 28 |
| 2022 | #3,058 | 40 | 22.9 |
| 2023 | #2,950 | 42 | 24.6 |
| 2024 | #2,629 | 50 | 29 |
| 2025 | #2,721 | 47 | 27.5 |