Ainesh
A unisex name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "unique" or "new".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Ainesh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ainesh today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ainesh births was 2008 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ainesh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ainesh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2008
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,542
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Ainesh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ainesh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ainesh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ainesh
The name Ainesh finds its origins in the ancient Persian language, with roots dating back to the 6th century BC during the reign of the Achaemenid Empire in Persia (modern-day Iran). The name is derived from the Old Persian word "Ainesh," which translates to "eternal" or "everlasting." This connection to eternity and perpetuity has been a significant aspect of the name's meaning throughout history.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ainesh can be found in the ancient Zoroastrian texts, particularly the Avesta, where it is mentioned as a name associated with the divine beings and deities revered in the religion. The name was often bestowed upon individuals as a symbol of their connection to the eternal principles of Zoroastrianism.
In the medieval period, the name Ainesh was relatively common among the Persian nobility and aristocracy. One notable figure who bore this name was Ainesh al-Dawlah, a prominent military commander and governor who lived during the 11th century AD under the Ghaznavid dynasty. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen in various military campaigns.
Moving forward in history, the name Ainesh gained prominence in the literary realm during the 16th century. Ainesh Bahar, a celebrated Persian poet and scholar, was born in 1556 in the city of Shiraz, Iran. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the beauty of nature, are still widely studied and appreciated today.
In the 19th century, Ainesh Jahan, a renowned Iranian calligrapher and artist, made significant contributions to the art of calligraphy. Born in 1812 in Tehran, his intricate and ornate calligraphic works adorned various buildings and manuscripts, showcasing the enduring beauty and artistry associated with the name.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ainesh was Ainesh Asadi, an influential Iranian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His contributions to the fields of mathematics and celestial mechanics earned him widespread recognition and respect among his contemporaries and future generations of scholars.
Throughout its long history, the name Ainesh has been associated with individuals who have left a lasting impact on various fields, from literature and art to science and military strategy. Its connection to eternity and the enduring nature of human endeavors has been a consistent theme, reflecting the profound meaning and cultural significance of this ancient Persian name.
People
Ainesh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ainesh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ainesh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ainesh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ainesh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Ainesh a common name?
We classify Ainesh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ainesh most popular?
The single biggest year for Ainesh was 2008, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ainesh is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ainesh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ainesh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ainesh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ainesh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ainesh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ainesh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Ainesh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.