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UK girl's name

Aayushi

A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning radiant, brilliant or blissful.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Aayushi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aayushi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 6 births.

This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 45 living people in the UK are called Aayushi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Aayushi ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 6 girls were registered as Aayushi.
  • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aayushi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

6 births

Estimated living

45

2026

Meaning

What does Aayushi mean?

The name Aayushi has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ayush," which means life or longevity. The feminine form of the name, Aayushi, carries the meaning "long-lived" or "one who has a long life."

In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, the concept of longevity and a long, prosperous life was highly revered. The name Aayushi may have been bestowed upon children as a blessing and a wish for a long and fulfilling existence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aayushi can be traced back to the 12th century CE, during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region of India. Historical records mention an Aayushi, who was a renowned scholar and poet at the court of King Vikramaditya VI.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aayushi. For example, Aayushi Dholakia (1932-2018) was an Indian philanthropist and social activist who dedicated her life to empowering women and promoting education in rural areas.

Another prominent figure was Aayushi Bharadwaj (1901-1992), a celebrated classical dancer and choreographer from the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. She was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Kathak dance form in the 20th century.

In the realm of literature, Aayushi Mukherjee (1923-2008) was a renowned Bengali author and poet, known for her poignant works that explored themes of love, longing, and the human condition.

Aayushi Chaudhary (1875-1945) was a pioneering Indian educator and social reformer who fought against the practice of child marriage and advocated for women's education during the British colonial era.

Lastly, Aayushi Kapoor (1912-1988) was a trailblazing Indian woman pilot who became the first female commercial pilot in India in the 1930s, breaking gender barriers in the aviation industry.

These are just a few examples of remarkable individuals who have carried the name Aayushi throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aayushi over time

The chart below shows babies named Aayushi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Aayushi, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Aayushi
02356200120122024

Decades

Aayushi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aayushi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5263 7 2
2010s #4734 17 4
2000s #4083 21 5

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FAQ

Aayushi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aayushi in the UK right now?

In 2024, Aayushi was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Aayushi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 6 babies registered as Aayushi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aayushi?

A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning radiant, brilliant or blissful.

How many people are called Aayushi in the UK?

A total of 45 babies have been registered as Aayushi across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.