Arshak Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-shak //ˈɑːrʃæk//
Origin: Armenian; Persian
Meaning: Armenian: 'brave'; Persian: 'hero'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Armenian culture, Arshak is associated with historical figures, particularly kings and leaders, symbolizing bravery and strength. The name has roots in the ancient Armenian dynasty of the Arsacid dynasty.
In Persian, the name reflects heroic qualities, often linked to valor in literature and folklore. Both cultures celebrate the name through various historical narratives and legends.
Famous people named Arshak
In this section, you will find notable people named Arshak. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Arshak who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Arshak II — Armenian king.
Arshak III — Armenian king.
Arshak V — Armenian king.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arshak was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Arshak has ranked as high as #1367 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Arshak has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Arshak is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Arshak was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Arshak
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Arshak.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |