Ayush

Ayush - A very unique male name

Ayush appeared on the charts for the first time in 1998 on position #2482. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ayush and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ayush? 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 Ayush. The baby boy name Ayush was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3119 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ayush peaked in popularity 21 years ago in 2005 on position 1135.

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Ayush is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ayush is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,518 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,613.

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 Ayush is where you live.

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Ayush origin and meaning

Indian (Sanskrit)

Long life; lifespan — from Sanskrit ayus, 'life, vital power'

Ayush is the Sanskrit word ayus, 'life, long life', used as a boys' name in India — a blessing name wishing the child longevity. In the US it peaked back in 2005 within Indian-American families and continues at a low, steady level. Its meaning is one of the clearest in this set.

Attested etymology

Ayush is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Ayush

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

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

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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 Ayush

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 Ayush 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 Ayush?

2 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 · /əˈjuːʃ/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Aayush — Long-vowel transliteration of the same name

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1998, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Ayush carries an explicit, auspicious blessing — long life — in a short, gentle form. In the US it is a stable heritage name, neither rising nor disappearing.

Worth knowing

• The final -sh is often dropped or anglicised, and Ayush/Aayush spellings split the records.