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Ayyash

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Pronounced ah-YAHSH /ɑːˈjɑːʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ayyash, 'one who lives long; long-lived,' from the root '-y-sh ('to live'). A classical Arabic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A hopeful Arabic name: Ayyash means 'one who lives long' (said 'ah-YAHSH'). Warm and classic.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Ayyash, 'one who lives long; long-lived,' from the root '-y-sh ('to live'). A classical Arabic name.

U.S. rank (2021)#12349 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 28

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

Ayyash comes from the Arabic for 'one who lives long,' from the root meaning 'to live.' It reads warm and classical -- rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-YAHSH').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, warm, and classic.

Did you know? Ayyash is Arabic for 'one who lives long; long-lived,' from a root meaning 'to live' -- a name that wishes a long life (said 'ah-YAHSH').

Overall data confidence 46%

References -- Ayyash — Arabic 'one who lives long'

Variations

AyashAyyaashAyyish

Nicknames

AyyYash

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ayyash mean?

Ayyash is Arabic for 'one who lives long; long-lived,' from a root meaning 'to live.'

How do you pronounce Ayyash?

It's said ah-YAHSH /ɑːˈjɑːʃ/ -- two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Ayyash a boy or girl name?

Ayyash is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ayyash?

Ayyash is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.