Ayush
Meaninglong life · Sanskrit
Ayush is an Indian boy name meaning “long life”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationAyush peaked in 2005, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Ayush you'd meet today is about 20 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ayush would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 58,824 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAyush first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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About the name Ayush
Ayush is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “long life”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
- Boy name: Aarav · peaceful, calm
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
- Boy name: Ishaan · lord, ruler
Questions about the name Ayush
What does the name Ayush mean?
Ayush means “long life” and comes from Sanskrit. Names built around “life” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Chaim (“life”), Umar (“life, flourishing”), Vito (“life”) and Vivaan (“full of life”).
What is the origin of the name Ayush?
Ayush is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Ayush a boy or girl name?
Ayush is a boy name. In 2025, 29 US boys were named Ayush.
How popular is the name Ayush?
Ayush ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2005, when it reached #1,201. Over the last five years it has slipped 911 places.
What names are similar to Ayush?
If you like Ayush, you might also like Chaim, Umar, Vito and Vivaan.
What should I know before naming my baby Ayush?
Ayush is an Indian boy name meaning “long life”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.