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Aayush

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-yoosh /ˈɑ.juʃ/Medium

Meaning: Double-a spelling of Ayush — from Sanskrit ayus, 'long life; lifespan, longevity, vitality'Medium

In 30 seconds: Long life: Aayush spells Ayush — 'long life, longevity'. Hopeful, warm, and bright.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningDouble-a spelling of Ayush — from Sanskrit ayus, 'long life; lifespan, longevity, vitality'

U.S. rank (2024)#5047 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,452

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aayush is a double-a spelling of Ayush — from Sanskrit ayus, 'long life; lifespan, longevity, vitality' (the root of Ayurveda, 'the science of long life'). A hopeful, warm, popular modern name across India, wishing a long and vital life.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, long-life at the root, and hopeful.

Did you know? Ayush means 'long life; lifespan, longevity, vitality' in Sanskrit (the root of Ayurveda, 'the science of life') — Aayush is a double-a spelling; a hopeful, blessing-name.

Overall data confidence 80%

Sanskrit references — ayus — etymology

Variations

AyushAayuAayoush

Nicknames

Aayu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aayush mean?

Aayush spells Ayush — Sanskrit 'long life; lifespan, longevity'.

How do you pronounce Aayush?

It's said AH-yoosh /ˈɑ.juʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aayush a boy or girl name?

Aayush is a boy's name.

How popular is Aayush?

Aayush is a rare name in the U.S.