Wind, air, or the vital breath
In Sanskrit, Vaayu represents the wind and is the name of the Hindu deity of the air and breath of life. It symbolizes the life force (Prana) and the element that connects the physical and spiritual realms. It is a powerful yet ethereal name often chosen for its spiritual significance.
Less common today
Vaayu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,713 in 2024.
The Hindu God of Wind and father of Hanuman · The Ramayana
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
