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UK girl's name

Anamta

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin connoting "without end" or "infinity".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Anamta is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anamta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 8 births.

This profile covers 56 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 59 living people in the UK are called Anamta. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Anamta ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2015, when 8 girls were registered as Anamta.
  • Anamta ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.
  • About 59 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anamta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2015

8 births

Estimated living

59

2026

Meaning

What does Anamta mean?

The name Anamta has its origins deeply rooted in ancient Sanskrit, an Indo-Aryan language that was predominant in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name Anamta is derived from the Sanskrit word "anamitra," which loosely translates to "one who is without enemies" or "one who is universally loved."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anamta can be traced back to the epic Sanskrit poem, the Mahabharata. In this ancient text, Anamta is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra. While the historical accuracy of this figure is debated, it highlights the ancient roots and significance of the name in Hindu mythology and literature.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Anamta. One of the earliest recorded figures was Anamta Gupta, a prominent mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 5th century CE in India. His contributions to the field of astronomy, including the development of advanced computational techniques, were significant and influential during that era.

In the realm of spirituality, Anamta Devi was a revered Hindu mystic and saint who lived in the 16th century. She is renowned for her devotional poetry and her teachings on the path of bhakti (devotional love for the divine). Her poems and writings continue to inspire spiritual seekers to this day.

Moving forward in time, Anamta Singh was a prominent military leader and warrior who fought against the British East India Company during the early 19th century. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in the annals of Indian history as a symbol of resistance against colonial rule.

Another notable figure was Anamta Charan Mukherjee, a Bengali writer, and social reformer who lived from 1844 to 1916. His literary works, which often addressed social issues and advocated for women's rights, had a significant impact on the Bengali Renaissance and the Indian independence movement.

While the name Anamta may have diminished in popularity in modern times, its rich historical legacy and deep-rooted connection to ancient Sanskrit and Indian culture remain an integral part of its identity. The name has been borne by warriors, scholars, mystics, and reformers throughout the centuries, each leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Anamta over time

The chart below shows babies named Anamta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Anamta, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Anamta
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Decades

Anamta by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anamta was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4391 23 5
2010s #4080 33 6

Geography

Where Anamta is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Anamta. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Anamta ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #749 in 2023.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Anamta in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#749 in 2023

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

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Names similar to Anamta

FAQ

Anamta: questions and answers

How popular is the name Anamta in the UK right now?

In 2024, Anamta was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Anamta most popular?

The peak year on record was 2015, with 8 babies registered as Anamta in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Anamta?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin connoting "without end" or "infinity".

How many people are called Anamta in the UK?

A total of 56 babies have been registered as Anamta across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Anamta most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Anamta ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #749 in 2023. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.