Ayyash
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ayyash is a one-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 28 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Ayyash is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ayyash is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, derived from the root aysh (عيش) meaning "life," "livelihood," or "sustenance." Ayyash itself means "one who lives well" or "one who thrives" — a name that wishes abundance and vitality upon the bearer from the very start.
Used across Arab-speaking communities, Ayyash carries the warmth of an Arabic name rooted in the most fundamental human wish: that a child should live and flourish. Its sound — with the distinctive Arabic doubled-y and strong final consonant — marks it clearly as part of the rich Arabic naming tradition, carrying both meaning and cultural identity.
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Ayyash is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Ayyash has been recorded as a boy's name since 2018, with 28 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ayyash has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 17 | — |
The Story of Ayyash
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Ayyash is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ayyash are most likely born between 2018 and 2021.
How rare is Ayyash?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ayyash is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2018, peaked in the 2010s with 17 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2018–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #12349 |
| 2020 | 6 | #10745 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8280 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8913 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2018–2021