Ayur
An Indian name of Sanskrit origin meaning "long life" or "eternal".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Ayur. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ayur today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ayur births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ayur. 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 Ayur. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,018
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Ayur: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayur 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 Ayur during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ayur
The name Ayur is of Sanskrit origin and can be traced back to ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Ayur," which means "life" or "longevity." The name is believed to have been in use as early as the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period of Indian history.
One of the earliest known references to the name Ayur can be found in the Atharvaveda, a collection of ancient Indian scriptures. In this text, the name is mentioned in connection with various rituals and prayers related to health, vitality, and long life.
Throughout the centuries, the name Ayur has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. Ayur Vaidya, a renowned Indian physician and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE, is considered one of the most notable figures to bear this name. His treatises on Ayurvedic medicine and philosophy have had a lasting impact on Indian medical practices.
In the 12th century, Ayur Khilji was a prominent Muslim ruler who governed parts of present-day India and Afghanistan. He is remembered for his military campaigns and for patronizing the arts and architecture during his reign.
During the 16th century, Ayur Singh was a celebrated Rajput warrior and leader in the service of the Mughal Empire. His bravery and loyalty earned him the respect of his contemporaries, and his exploits are chronicled in several historical accounts of the time.
In the realm of literature, Ayur Sharma, a 19th-century Indian poet and writer, made significant contributions to Hindi literature. His works, which often explored themes of spirituality and human emotions, are still widely read and studied today.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ayur was Ayur Kashmiri, a 20th-century Kashmiri poet and playwright. His works, which touched on themes of social justice and political freedom, played a crucial role in shaping the literary landscape of the region during the tumultuous period of the Indian independence movement.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Ayur throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Ayur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ayur as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Ayur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ayur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ayur 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Ayur a common name?
We classify Ayur as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ayur most popular?
The single biggest year for Ayur was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ayur is about 5 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 Ayur in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ayur a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ayur 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 Ayur still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ayur 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 Ayur 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 people have the name Ayur?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Ayur, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.