Ayush

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-yoosh /ˈɑ.juʃ/High

Meaning: From Sanskrit ayus, 'life, lifespan, vital power' — the blessing of longevityHigh

In 30 seconds: A hundred autumns wished: Ayush is Sanskrit 'ayus' — long life itself, the root of Ayurveda. Birthday blessing, permanent edition.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit ayus, 'life, lifespan, vital power' — the blessing of longevity

U.S. rank (2025)#3769 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,056

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

Ayush comes from Sanskrit ayus, 'life, longevity, vitality' — the root of Ayurveda and of the Vedic blessing 'live a hundred autumns'. A modern Indian staple.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Uncommon, long-life at the root, and vital.

Did you know? Ayurveda — 'the knowledge of life' — shares Ayush's root; India's ministry for traditional medicine is literally named AYUSH.

Overall data confidence 88%

Monier-Williams — ayus — root meaning

Variations

AayushAyushman

Nicknames

Ayu

Famous Bearers

★Ayush Sharma (1990-)
Indian Bollywood actor and film producer who debuted in LoveYatri

If you like Ayush…

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Aarav— the companion flagship name

Aayansh— echoes that soft -sh sound

Akash— another Sanskrit name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayush mean?

Ayush is Sanskrit for 'life, longevity' — the Ayurveda root.

How do you pronounce Ayush?

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

Is Ayush a boy or girl name?

Ayush is a boy's name.

How popular is Ayush?

Ayush is an uncommon name in the U.S. and popular in India.