UK girl's name
Anoosha
A feminine Persian name meaning "sweet voice" or "melodious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anoosha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anoosha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4684, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 5 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2000 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Anoosha. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anoosha ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 5 girls were registered as Anoosha.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anoosha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4684
2014
Births in 2014
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
5 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Anoosha mean?
Anoosha is a Persian name with roots tracing back to ancient Persia, now known as Iran. The name is derived from the Old Persian word "anusha," which means "immortal" or "eternal." It is believed to have originated around the 6th century BCE during the Achaemenid Empire, one of the earliest Persian dynasties.
The name Anoosha is closely associated with the Zoroastrian religion, one of the world's oldest monotheistic faiths that originated in ancient Persia. In Zoroastrian scriptures, the name is often used to represent the concept of immortality and the soul's journey towards enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anoosha can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem composed by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Anoosha is mentioned as the daughter of a Parthian king, highlighting the name's historical significance in Persian culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anoosha. Anoosha Dellal (1927-2022) was a renowned Turkish businesswoman and philanthropist known for her contributions to education and healthcare initiatives. Anoosha Syed (born 1980) is a Pakistani-Canadian journalist and author who has written extensively on issues related to identity and multiculturalism.
Anoosha Mukherjee (born 1972) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who has performed and taught extensively, preserving and promoting the art of Indian classical dance. Anoosha Bakhshi (born 1991) is a British actress known for her roles in television series such as "Jamestown" and "The Feed."
Anoosha Alamian (born 1972) is an Iranian-American artist and sculptor whose works explore themes of identity, displacement, and cultural memory. Her sculptures have been exhibited in galleries around the world, celebrating her Iranian heritage and artistic vision.
The name Anoosha has endured throughout the centuries, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia and the Zoroastrian faith. Its timeless meaning and historical significance have made it a cherished name across generations, transcending borders and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anoosha over time
The chart below shows babies named Anoosha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anoosha, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2014, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anoosha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anoosha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5213 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3895 | 17 | 4 |
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Names similar to Anoosha
- 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
Anoosha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anoosha in the UK right now?
In 2014, Anoosha was ranked #4684 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Anoosha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 5 babies registered as Anoosha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anoosha?
A feminine Persian name meaning "sweet voice" or "melodious".
How many people are called Anoosha in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Anoosha across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.