Ayush
A boy's name with 2,027 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, Unani, siddha, Sowa, Rigpa, and homeopathy, collectively.
Ayush is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, meaning 'long life' or 'one who has a long life,' from the Sanskrit āyus (life, lifespan, vitality). It is one of the most auspicious names in Hindu tradition.
In Hindu astrology and naming ceremonies, Ayush is chosen for sons whose horoscope indicates longevity — a parent's most fundamental wish. The name connects to the ancient Vedic concept of Ayurveda ('knowledge of life'), the holistic healing system that has practiced for over three thousand years. A name that literally wishes long life is a beautiful thing to give a child.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ayush's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Ayush follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ayush's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ayush was #1216 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #3788, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 177 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 793 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 980 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 77 | — |
The Story of Ayush
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2005, Ayush is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Ayush are most likely born between 1995 and 2015.
How rare is Ayush?
Only about 1 in every 124,138 babies born in 2024 was named Ayush — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 980 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ayush by the numbers
- Would fill 42 school buses
- Meeting one Ayush per day would take 5.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1992–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 | #3788 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4358 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2872 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3128 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2850 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2660 |
| 2018 | 50 | #2549 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2243 |
| 2016 | 68 | #2067 |
| 2015 | 76 | #1912 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1979 |
| 2013 | 97 | #1589 |
| 2012 | 105 | #1524 |
| 2011 | 103 | #1533 |
| 2010 | 115 | #1439 |
| 2009 | 123 | #1381 |
| 2008 | 112 | #1467 |
| 2007 | 114 | #1423 |
| 2006 | 106 | #1455 |
| 2005 | 132 | #1202 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024