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Vayu

♂ Boy

Pronounced VAYOO /ˈveɪu/Medium

Meaning: Wind, air.Medium

In 30 seconds: Vayu is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning 'wind' or 'air'.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningWind, air.

U.S. rank (2025)#2141 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births68 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 272

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

Vayu comes from Sanskrit and names the wind, and in Hindu tradition Vayu is also the deity of the air. As a given name it carries that clean, elemental sense of moving air.

The two open syllables give Vayu a light, airy sound that matches its meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Vayu is 'air, wind', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vayu mean?

Vayu is usually explained as meaning 'air, wind' and is most often linked with Hinduism tradition.

How do you pronounce Vayu?

It's commonly said VAYOO /ˈveɪu/.

Is Vayu a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Vayu?

In 2024, Vayu ranked #2663 in the U.S. for boys, with 50 births recorded.