Piyush is of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit. It means 'honey' or 'nectar'. This name is often given to boys and is popular in India and among the Indian diaspora worldwide. Piyush is also sometimes used as a surname in India. It has a pleasant and sweet sound, reflecting its meaning. It is pronounced /piːyuʃ/.
The name Piyush experienced fluctuations in popularity over this period, peaking in 2007 with 9 births and having no registrations in the intervening years until reappearing in 2014 and 2016 with 6 births each time. Overall, there were a total of 35 babies named Piyush born between 2005 and 2016.