Total births
355
Unisex name · since 1976
Arshia
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 355 babies named Arshia, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 355
- total births
- 1976–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Arshia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 355 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Arshia recorded 355 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2023.
- 355 total births
- 1976–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
355 girls have been named Arshia since 1976, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 355
- total births
- 1976–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Arshia was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
31 babies were named Arshia in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Arshia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Arshia's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Arshia at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Arshia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2023
- Peak year (2009)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Arshia popularity over time - boys
130 total births recorded since 1992 (Arshia as boys' name)
Arshia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Arshia's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Arshia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
- 2000s
2000s
171 births
- 2010s
2010s
135 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 171 births (48% of all-time use).
Arshia by state
Where Arshia concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 7.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Arshia's total US births 7.3%
Even split
26 of 355 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arshia? ▼
355 babies have been named Arshia since 1976. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2009 with 31 births.
When was Arshia most popular? ▼
Arshia was most popular in the 2000s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Arshia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arshia are California (26 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Arshia a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Arshia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 355 births, and as a boy's name it has 130 births.
How long has the name Arshia been used? ▼
Records for Arshia go back to 1976, giving 48 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Arshia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arsema, Arshiya, Arshi, Arsenia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Arshia's data
- Arshia's decade-level peak was the 2000s (171 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Arshias (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arshia
Nearby Names Like Arshia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arshia
Arsema Girl
#4967 707 births
Arshiya Girl
#8745 234 births
Arshi Girl
#12907 161 births
Arsenia Girl
121 births
Arshika Girl
#14813 55 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arshia: Baby Name Since 1976 - 355 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arshia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arshia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.