Vaayu
Meaning
"wind, air, breath"
Origin: Sanskrit
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,675
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Vay
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"wind, air, breath"
Origin: Sanskrit
"young king, crown prince"
Origin: Sanskrit yuva + raja
Yuvraj is more popular, ranked #2538 vs #2675 for Vaayu.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Yuvraj is more popular, ranked #2538 compared to Vaayu at #2675 in the United States.
Vaayu means "wind, air, breath" (Sanskrit origin). Yuvraj means "young king, crown prince" (Sanskrit yuva + raja origin).
Vaayu is primarily a boy name. Yuvraj is primarily a boy name.