UK name, mostly girls
Anmol
A masculine Hindu name meaning precious, invaluable, or priceless.
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.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 143 boys.
Anmol is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Anmol popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 16 births.
This profile covers 289 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 290 living people in the UK are called Anmol. 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
- • Anmol ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 16 girls were registered as Anmol.
- • Anmol ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #639 in 1995.
- • Anmol is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 290 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anmol as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 66.9% of Anmol registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
1996
16 births
Estimated living
290
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Anmol
In England and Wales birth records, Anmol has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 33.1% of registrations are for boys and 66.9% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Anmol registered for boys
- Ranked #4,270 in 2024
- 4 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (12 births)
Anmol registered for girls
- Ranked #3,318 in 2024
- 7 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 1996 (16 births)
Meaning
What does Anmol mean?
The name Anmol has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE and is the root of many modern Indian languages. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "anmol," which means "precious" or "invaluable." This name is primarily associated with the Indian subcontinent and has been in use for centuries.
The name Anmol can be found in various Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and Puranas. It is believed that the name was given to children as a way to bestow blessings and wish for them to be as precious and valuable as the name suggests.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anmol can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was mentioned in the works of the renowned Mughal historian, Abul Fazl, who lived from 1551 to 1602. He documented the name in his historical chronicle, Akbarnama, which details the life and reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Anmol. One such person was Anmol Vedi (1934-2002), an Indian film director and screenwriter who was known for his contributions to the Bollywood film industry. He directed several critically acclaimed films, including "Nishant" and "Trishul."
Another prominent figure with the name Anmol was Anmol Narain (1897-1988), an Indian freedom fighter and social activist. He played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi. Narain was also involved in various social reform movements, advocating for the rights of the underprivileged and marginalized communities.
In the realm of literature, Anmol Rattan (1944-2015) was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer. He was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1990 for his poetry collection "Kavi Da Sanmukh." Rattan's works explored themes of love, spirituality, and social issues, and he is considered one of the most influential voices in Punjabi literature.
Anmol Ghani (1942-2020) was a prominent Pakistani artist and painter. He was known for his vibrant and expressive paintings that depicted the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Pakistan. Ghani's works have been exhibited in numerous national and international exhibitions, and he has received several accolades for his contributions to the arts.
Lastly, Anmol Madan (born 1988) is a contemporary Indian businessman and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of Gizmore, a leading consumer electronics brand in India. Madan is known for his innovative approach to business and has played a significant role in shaping the consumer electronics industry in the country.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anmol over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Anmol in England and Wales, from 1996 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 Anmol, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anmol by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anmol 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 | #3670 | 24 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2465 | 99 | 9 |
| 2000s | #1974 | 111 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1336 | 55 | 4 |
Geography
Where Anmol is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Anmol. 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.
Anmol ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #639 in 1995.
Across the UK
Anmol in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#639 in 1995
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Anmol
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Anmol: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anmol in the UK right now?
In 2024, Anmol was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Anmol most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 16 babies registered as Anmol in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anmol?
A masculine Hindu name meaning precious, invaluable, or priceless.
How many people are called Anmol in the UK?
A total of 289 babies have been registered as Anmol across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Anmol most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Anmol ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #639 in 1995. 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.