| Ansh | Ayush | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Portion; part | Long life |
| Origin | sanskrit | sanskrit |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | UHNSH | AH-yush |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1998 | 1992 |
| Peak year | 2012 (138) | 2005 (132) |
| In 2025 | 69 | 29 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Source: US Social Security Administration.
| Decade | Ansh | Ayush |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 504 | 206 |
| 2010s | 1,126 | 793 |
| 2000s | 593 | 980 |
| 1990s | 21 | 77 |
From Sanskrit amsha (अंश), 'portion, share, part'. Often used affectionately to mean 'a part of oneself' or a share of the divine.
From Sanskrit ayus (आयुस्), 'life, vital power, long life, longevity'. A blessing-name wishing the child a long life.
Ansh is more popular than Ayush today: about 69 US babies were given the name Ansh in 2025, compared with 29 named Ayush.
Ansh means Portion; part (sanskrit origin), while Ayush means Long life (sanskrit origin).
In US records, Ansh first appears in 1998 and Ayush in 1992, so Ayush has the longer recorded history.