UK girl's name
Anusha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "praiseworthy" or "one who is praised".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Anusha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anusha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 23 births.
This profile covers 327 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 13% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 331 living people in the UK are called Anusha. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Anusha ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 23 girls were registered as Anusha.
- • Anusha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #810 in 2011.
- • About 331 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anusha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
23 births
Estimated living
331
2026
Meaning
What does Anusha mean?
The name Anusha is of Sanskrit origin and has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Anu," which means "atom" or "smallest particle," and "Sha," which means "to protect" or "to govern." The name can be interpreted as "one who governs or protects the smallest particles" or "the protector of atoms."
In Hindu mythology, the name Anusha is associated with the concept of creation and the fundamental building blocks of the universe. It is believed that the name was first mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, dating back to around 1500-500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Anusha can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Anusha is mentioned as the name of a princess, the daughter of King Virata. She played a significant role in the story, helping the Pandavas during their exile.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Anusha. One of the most famous was Anusha Rehman (1951-2020), a Pakistani writer and activist known for her work on women's rights and social issues. Another notable figure was Anusha Yazdani (1917-2009), an Iranian writer and scholar who made significant contributions to Persian literature.
In the field of classical Indian music, Anusha Srinivasan Iyer (born 1986) is a renowned Carnatic vocalist and has received numerous awards and recognition for her performances. Anusha Agarwal (born 1984) is an Indian chess player who achieved the title of International Master and has represented India in various international chess tournaments.
Additionally, Anusha Dandekar (born 1981) is an Indian-Australian model, actress, and television host who has gained popularity in both India and Australia for her work in the entertainment industry.
The name Anusha has been used across various cultures and regions, particularly in South Asia and the Indian subcontinent, and continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking a name with deep cultural significance and a connection to ancient traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Anusha over time
The chart below shows babies named Anusha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Anusha, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anusha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anusha 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 | #5687 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #2713 | 103 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1328 | 178 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1705 | 43 | 4 |
Geography
Where Anusha is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Anusha. 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.
Anusha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #810 in 2011.
Across the UK
Anusha in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#810 in 2011
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Anusha
- 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
Anusha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Anusha in the UK right now?
In 2023, Anusha was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Anusha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 23 babies registered as Anusha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Anusha?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "praiseworthy" or "one who is praised".
How many people are called Anusha in the UK?
A total of 327 babies have been registered as Anusha across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Anusha most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Anusha ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #810 in 2011. 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.