Aayush vs Arush

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aayush

Boy #5,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"long life, vitality, lifespan"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Nepali Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,211
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ayu, Yush

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Arush

Boy #5,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"First ray of the sun; the reddish light of dawn"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,115
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Aru, Ary, Arie

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Popularity Comparison

Aayush Rank #5,211
Arush Rank #5,115

Arush is more popular, ranked #5115 vs #5211 for Aayush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aayush ___

  • Aayush Raj
  • Aayush Kumar
  • Aayush Dev
  • Aayush Vikram
  • Aayush Arjun
  • Aayush Hari

Arush ___

  • Arush Dev
  • Arush Raj
  • Arush Kumar
  • Arush Veer
  • Arush Shan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aayush

Anika Arya Rohan Priya Ishaan

If you choose Arush

Arun Rishi Vivaan Arjun Priya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aayush or Arush more popular?

Arush is more popular, ranked #5115 compared to Aayush at #5211 in the United States.

What do Aayush and Arush mean?

Aayush means "long life, vitality, lifespan" (Sanskrit origin). Arush means "First ray of the sun; the reddish light of dawn" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Aayush and Arush boy or girl names?

Aayush is primarily a boy name. Arush is primarily a boy name.

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