Aayush

Aayush - A very unique male name

Aayush appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #2832. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aayush and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aayush? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aayush. The baby boy name Aayush was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3797 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aayush peaked in popularity 16 years ago in 2010 on position 1638.

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Aayush is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aayush is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #1,022 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #1,022.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aayush is where you live.

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Aayush origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

Long life — from Sanskrit āyuṣ, 'life, longevity'

Aayush is a modern spelling of Ayush, from the Sanskrit word for life and longevity, and is also an element in Ayurveda. It entered US data in 1997 and peaked in 2010.

Attested etymology

Aayush is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Aayush, pop culture references for the name Aayush and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aayush

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aayush, sorted by popularity.

Ace / Asa / Ajay / Asaiah / Ash / Azaiah / Akash / Ayush / Azai / Akshay /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aayush

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aayush a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aayush?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AH-yoosh · /ˈɑːjuːʃ/
The doubled initial a marks a long vowel; English renderings vary.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ayush — Standard spelling of the same name.
• Aayus — Shorter transliteration variant.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1997, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Aayush for its blessing of long life and its clear Hindu roots.

Worth knowing

• The double-a opening is often misread or dropped to Ayush.
• Expect to spell it out in English-language settings.