UK name, mostly boys
Anoush
Meaning "sweet" or "friendly", a feminine Armenian given name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Anoush is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Anoush popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. 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.
Anoush is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Anoush. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anoush ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 boys were registered as Anoush.
- • Anoush is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anoush as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Anoush registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Anoush
In England and Wales birth records, Anoush has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% 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.
Anoush registered for boys
- Ranked #4,805 in 2012
- 3 boys registered in 2012
- Peak: 2012 (3 births)
Anoush registered for girls
- Ranked #5,545 in 2008
- 3 girls registered in 2008
- Peak: 2008 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Anoush mean?
The name Anoush has its origins in Armenian culture and language. It is a feminine given name derived from the word "anush" which means "sweet" or "delightful" in Armenian. The name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, with records of its existence dating back to the 5th century AD.
The name Anoush is closely associated with Armenian mythology and folklore. In some ancient Armenian texts, Anoush is mentioned as the name of a beautiful goddess or nymph, representing beauty, grace, and fertility. The name was also popular among Armenian princesses and noblewomen in medieval times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anoush can be found in the 7th-century Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun." The poem features a character named Anoush, who is the daughter of the hero David of Sassoun. This literary work has played a significant role in preserving and popularizing the name throughout Armenian history.
In the 12th century, Anoush Shirakatsi, an Armenian princess, was known for her beauty and intelligence. She was the daughter of Prince Vahram Shirakatsi and is mentioned in several historical records of the time.
Another notable figure with the name Anoush was Anoush Khenents (1886-1942), an Armenian writer and translator. She was a prominent figure in the Armenian literary scene and contributed greatly to the preservation of Armenian culture and literature.
In the 20th century, Anoush Avedissian (1921-1988) was an Armenian-American artist and sculptor. She was known for her unique style and her works that explored themes of femininity and Armenian identity.
Anoush Ter-Taulian (1939-2021) was a renowned Armenian-Canadian writer and translator. She played a significant role in promoting Armenian literature and culture in the diaspora and received numerous awards and honors for her literary contributions.
The name Anoush has remained popular among Armenians throughout history and continues to be a beloved name in Armenian communities worldwide. Its sweet and delightful meaning, as well as its deep cultural and historical roots, have contributed to its enduring appeal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anoush over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Anoush in England and Wales, from 2008 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anoush, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anoush by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anoush 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 | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Anoush
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Anoush: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anoush in the UK right now?
In 2012, Anoush was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anoush most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Anoush in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anoush?
Meaning "sweet" or "friendly", a feminine Armenian given name.
How many people are called Anoush in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Anoush across the 1 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.