Boy · #2,471 in 2026

Vaayu

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

Vayu, also known as Vata and Pavana, is the Hindu god of the winds as well as the divine messenger of the gods. In the Vedic scriptures, Vayu is an important deity and is closely associated with Indra, the king of gods. He is mentioned to be born from the breath of Supreme Being Vishvapurusha and also the first one to drink Soma. The Upanishads praise him as Prana or 'life breath of the world'.

Current Rank

#2,471

Peak Rank

#2,471 (2026)

Total Babies

252

5-Yr Trend

+313%

2019

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2471

Peak Rank

252

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Vaayu

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Vaayu

Vaayu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2019, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 56 Vaayus were born — ranking #2,471 that year. As of 2026, Vaayu ranks #2,471 for baby boys with 56 births, rising sharply (+313% over the past five years). In total, more than 252 Vaayus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Vaayu

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

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Veio
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Vue
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Viu
Veut
Vain
Vein
Veil
Vase

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vaayu

What does the name Vaayu mean?

How popular is Vaayu in 2026?

In 2026, Vaayu ranks #2,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 56 babies given the name that year.

When was Vaayu most popular?

Vaayu reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,471 that year with 56 babies given the name.

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

Vaayu has historically been most popular in New Jersey, North Carolina, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Vaayu.

Is Vaayu a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Vaayu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Vaayu include Aulton, Earmon, Freman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Vaayu

Vaayu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 252 births in the dataset. Vaayu's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,471. Use the chart and map above to compare Vaayu'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.