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Vaayu

♂ Boy

Pronounced VAAYOO /ˈvæeɪu/Low

Meaning: wind, airLow

In 30 seconds: Vaayu is a Sanskrit name meaning 'wind' or 'air.'
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Origin LowSanskrit
Meaningwind, air
U.S. rank (2025)#3034 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births41 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192025

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

It comes from the Sanskrit word for the moving air, a force given real weight in Indian thought as one of the elements. The doubled vowel in Vaayu reflects a long 'aa' sound in transliteration. The meaning is elemental and direct: breath, breeze, the open air.

Names drawn from the natural elements have deep roots in Sanskrit, and this one carries a light, airy sound to match its sense.

Did you know? Vaayu comes from Sanskrit vayu (वायु) 'wind, air'; Vayu is the Hindu god of the winds and divine messenger.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Vaayu — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Vaayu — meaning/etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vaayu mean?

Vaayu means 'wind, air', from Sanskrit vayu; Vayu is also the Hindu god of the winds and divine messenger.

How do you pronounce Vaayu?

It's commonly said VAAYOO /ˈvæeɪu/.

Is Vaayu a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Vaayu is used as a boy name.

How popular is Vaayu?

In 2024, Vaayu ranked #2699 in the U.S. for boys, with 49 births recorded.

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