Boy · #4,201 in 2026

Ayush

Name: Popularity of the name Ayush in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ayush, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,201

Peak Rank

#1,201 (2005)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-37%

1992

First Year

2026

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#1201

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ayush

Ayush first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1992, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 132 Ayushs were born — ranking #1,201 that year. As of 2026, Ayush ranks #4,201 for baby boys with 25 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 2K Ayushs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ayush

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ayush is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Awash
Agush
Alush
Ayeaye
Assish
Adjudge
Akash
Ashish
Anoush
Amash
Oia
Aiya

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ayush

What does the name Ayush mean?

Ayush is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1992. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ayush in 2026?

In 2026, Ayush ranks #4,201 among boys' names in the U.S., with 25 babies given the name that year.

When was Ayush most popular?

Ayush reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #1,201 that year with 132 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ayush most popular?

Ayush has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ayush.

Is Ayush a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ayush is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ayush?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ayush include Karol, Jodi, Tou. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ayush

Ayush is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1992 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Ayush's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #1,201. Use the chart and map above to compare Ayush's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.