Arantxa

Arantxa is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “thornbush.” In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Arantxa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · French
Meaning
“thornbush”

About the name Arantxa

Arantxa belongs to the Spanish and French tradition. Its meaning — “thornbush” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Arantxa first appears in Social Security records in 1991. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2411 in 2015, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 549 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arantxa in US records

First recorded (US)
1991
Best US rank
#2411 in 2015
Peak year
2015
Babies named Arantxa in 2024
5
Total since 1880
549

Arantxa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#4798 in 2005
Babies named Arantxa in 2005
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arantxa mean?

Arantxa means “thornbush” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Arantxa a boy or girl name?

Arantxa is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Arantxa?

Arantxa comes from the Spanish and French tradition.

How popular is the name Arantxa?

Arantxa first appears in US records in 1991. Its best-ever ranking was #2411 in 2015, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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