Ayash

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-yash /ˈɑː.jæʃ/Medium

Meaning: Ayash is an Arabic name connected to the root 'a-y-sh' ('to live'), often read in the sense of 'life', 'living', or 'long-lived'. We note the Arabic heritage respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of life: Ayash draws on an Arabic root for 'to live', read as 'long-lived' (said 'AH-yash'). Warm and rooted.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningAyash is an Arabic name connected to the root 'a-y-sh' ('to live'), often read in the sense of 'life', 'living', or 'long-lived'. We note the Arabic heritage respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#12499 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

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

Ayash is an Arabic name from the root 'a-y-sh' ('to live'), often understood as 'life' or 'long-lived'. We treat its heritage respectfully. A warm, rooted two-beat pick (said 'AH-yash').

As a given name it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Ayash draws on the Arabic root for 'to live', giving a sense of 'life' or 'long-lived' — a warm, heritage-rich name we note respectfully (said 'AH-yash').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Ayash — Arabic, root 'to live'; 'life; long-lived'

Variations

AyyashAiyash

Nicknames

AyaAsh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayash mean?

Ayash is an Arabic name from the root for 'to live', often read as 'life' or 'long-lived'.

How do you pronounce Ayash?

It's said AH-yash /ˈɑː.jæʃ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ayash a boy or girl name?

Ayash is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ayash?

Ayash is a rare name for boys in the U.S.