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UK name, mostly boys

Anush

A Hindu feminine name meaning "ray of sunlight".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Anush is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Anush popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 6 births.

This profile covers 42 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2004 to 2016. 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 42 living people in the UK are called Anush. 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 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Anush ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 6 boys were registered as Anush.
  • About 42 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anush as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 93.3% of Anush registrations are for boys.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4023

2016

Births in 2016

4

Latest year

Peak year

2011

6 births

Estimated living

42

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Anush

In England and Wales birth records, Anush has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 93.3% of registrations are for boys and 6.7% 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.

93% boys
Boys42 (93.3%)Girls3 (6.7%)

Anush registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,023 in 2016
  • 4 boys registered in 2016
  • Peak: 2011 (6 births)

Anush registered for girls

  • Ranked #5,556 in 2009
  • 3 girls registered in 2009
  • Peak: 2009 (3 births)

Meaning

What does Anush mean?

The name Anush has its roots in the Armenian language and culture, tracing back to the ancient Kingdom of Armenia. It is derived from the Old Armenian word "anowsh," which means "sweet" or "delightful." The name has been in use for centuries, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 5th century AD.

In the ancient Armenian epic "Daredevils of Sassoun," one of the main characters is named Anush, highlighting the name's long-standing presence in Armenian literature and folklore. Additionally, the name appears in several medieval Armenian manuscripts and historical records, indicating its widespread use among the Armenian population during that period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Anush was Anush Bagratuni, a member of the Bagratuni dynasty that ruled Armenia from the 7th to the 11th century. She lived in the 9th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the Armenian Church.

Another notable figure in Armenian history with the name Anush was Anush Safaryan, a prominent Armenian writer and feminist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a pioneer in the fight for women's rights and education in Armenia and played a significant role in the Armenian cultural renaissance of the time.

In the realm of Armenian literature, one of the most celebrated authors with the name Anush was Anush Aslibekyan, who lived from 1897 to 1975. She was a prolific writer known for her novels and short stories that explored the lives of ordinary Armenians and the challenges they faced during the tumultuous times of the early 20th century.

Moving forward in time, Anush Hovhannisyan was a prominent Armenian artist and sculptor who lived from 1924 to 2008. Her works, which often depicted Armenian themes and motifs, are celebrated for their intricate details and artistic expression.

Finally, Anush Ter-Khachatryan is a contemporary Armenian singer and actress who has gained popularity both in Armenia and among the Armenian diaspora. Born in 1986, she is known for her powerful vocal performances and her contributions to preserving and promoting Armenian culture through her art.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Anush over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Anush in England and Wales, from 2004 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Anush, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
02356200420102016

Decades

Anush by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anush 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 #4007 28 7
2000s #2991 14 3

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FAQ

Anush: questions and answers

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

In 2016, Anush was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Anush most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 6 babies registered as Anush in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Anush?

A Hindu feminine name meaning "ray of sunlight".

How many people are called Anush in the UK?

A total of 42 babies have been registered as Anush across the 10 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.