UK boy's name
Ayush
A Hindu masculine name meaning long-lived, prosperous and fortunate.
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.
Ayush is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ayush popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 39 births.
This profile covers 531 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1997 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 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 527 living people in the UK are called Ayush. 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
- • Ayush ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 39 boys were registered as Ayush.
- • About 527 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ayush as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2010
39 births
Estimated living
527
2026
Meaning
What does Ayush mean?
The name Ayush is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in ancient Indian culture and language. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Ayush," meaning "long life" or "vitality." The name gained popularity during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500-500 BCE.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ayush can be found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures. In the text, the name is mentioned in connection with prayers and rituals for longevity and well-being.
The name Ayush has been associated with several historical figures over the centuries. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Ayush Rishi, a renowned sage and scholar who lived during the Vedic period. He is credited with authoring several hymns and verses in the Rigveda.
In the 7th century CE, Ayush Nanda was a prominent Buddhist scholar and translator who played a significant role in spreading Buddhism across Central Asia. His contributions to translating Buddhist texts from Sanskrit to Chinese helped in the dissemination of Buddhist teachings in the region.
During the medieval period, Ayush Siddhi was a renowned Ayurvedic physician and scholar who lived in the 14th century. He authored several influential texts on Ayurvedic medicine, which have been widely studied and referenced over the centuries.
In the realm of literature, Ayush Sharma was a prominent Hindi poet and writer who lived during the 18th century. His works, which included poems, plays, and literary criticism, were widely acclaimed and have been influential in the development of Hindi literature.
Another notable figure with the name Ayush was Ayush Chandra Gupta, a Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was a member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association and played a significant role in the struggle for India's independence.
While the name Ayush has its origins in ancient Indian culture, it has since gained popularity across various regions and communities around the world, transcending its original cultural boundaries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ayush over time
The chart below shows babies named Ayush registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Ayush, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 39 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayush by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ayush 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 | #1850 | 67 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1208 | 246 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1059 | 207 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2182 | 11 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Ayush
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Ayush: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ayush in the UK right now?
In 2024, Ayush was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Ayush most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 39 babies registered as Ayush in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ayush?
A Hindu masculine name meaning long-lived, prosperous and fortunate.
How many people are called Ayush in the UK?
A total of 531 babies have been registered as Ayush across the 27 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.