Ayur
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ayur is a one-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 12 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Ayur is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ayur is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'life' or 'long life,' from the Sanskrit root ayus also found in Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine.
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Ayur is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Ayur has been recorded as a boy's name since 2021, with 12 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ayur has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | — |
The Story of Ayur
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Ayur is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ayur are most likely born between 2021 and 2022.
How rare is Ayur?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ayur is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 12 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2021–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #11018 |
| 2021 | 6 | #10928 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2022