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UK girl's name

Anushree

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one followed by wealth and prosperity".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Anushree is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anushree popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4739, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2013 to 2013. 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.

Anushree is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Anushree. 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 2014 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Anushree ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 girls were registered as Anushree.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anushree as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4739

2013

Births in 2013

4

Latest year

Peak year

2013

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Anushree mean?

The name Anushree has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that served as the root for many modern Indian languages. It is a combination of the Sanskrit words "anu," meaning "following" or "after," and "shree," which signifies "radiance," "grace," or "prosperity." The name can be loosely translated to mean "one who follows grace" or "one who embodies radiance."

In Hindu mythology and religious texts, the name Anushree is associated with the concept of divine grace and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. It is believed to have been used as a name for goddesses or female deities symbolizing beauty, wisdom, and auspiciousness.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Anushree can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit literature and inscriptions dating back to the classical period of Indian history, around the 5th century CE. However, the name's usage may have been more widespread even before that.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Anushree was Anushree Devi, a 16th-century Rajput queen and warrior from the Mewar region of Rajasthan. She was renowned for her valor and leadership during the siege of Chittor in 1567-68, where she bravely fought against the Mughal forces led by Akbar.

Another prominent individual was Anushree Ghoshal, a 19th-century Bengali poet and writer who was a pioneer in the renaissance of Bengali literature. She was born in 1829 and is remembered for her contributions to the advancement of women's education and social reform movements in Bengal.

In more recent times, Anushree Sinha, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer born in 1941, has achieved international acclaim for her performances and contributions to the preservation of traditional Indian dance forms.

Anushree Chingangbam, born in 1984, is a contemporary Indian writer and journalist from Manipur, known for her works exploring themes of identity, conflict, and marginalization in the Northeast region of India.

Anushree Reddy, a fashion designer from Hyderabad, India, born in 1987, has gained recognition for her distinctive fusion of traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern silhouettes, earning her a prominent place in the Indian fashion industry.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Anushree throughout history, each contributing to various fields and leaving a lasting impact in their respective domains.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Anushree by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anushree 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 #4739 4 1

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FAQ

Anushree: questions and answers

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

In 2013, Anushree was ranked #4739 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Anushree most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Anushree in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Anushree?

A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "one followed by wealth and prosperity".

How many people are called Anushree in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Anushree 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.