How Many People Are Named Anoushka?
Complete statistics for the name Anoushka: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Anoushka means 'little flower' in Sanskrit, making it both beautiful and rare, only 1 in 522,390 Americans share this name. With just 632 people named Anoushka alive today, it's clear this is a genuinely modern name, with everyone under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, reflecting a deep sense of empathy and a desire to help others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 637 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Anoushka Through the Generations
Anoushka has seen its peak popularity in recent years, reaching its highest point in 2009 with 58 births. Since then, the trend has been declining, but it remains a name associated with younger generations. The average age of those named Anoushka is 17, indicating that most were born around 2006, aligning closely with the peak birth year. This name's prevalence is almost entirely among those under 30, suggesting it's a choice made by parents in the last two decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Anoushka
The names Anoushka, Anouska, Anuschka, Anushka and Annushka are diminutive forms of the female given name Anna, derived from the Russian diminutive Аннушка. Anoushka (انوشکا) also means "grace" or "a favour" or "a flower" in Persian. It also occurs as a Hindi and Sinhalese name, sometimes popularly reanalysed as having a Sanskrit derivation, but may simply be influenced by the Russian name. Notable people with the name include:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Anoushka's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Anoushka
How Many People Have the Name Anoushka?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 632 people in the United States currently share the name Anoushka. That works out to roughly 1 in every 522,390 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Anoushka a Common or Rare Name?
Anoushka is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Anoushka Mean?
Anoushka means "little flower" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Anoushka in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Anoushka Most Popular?
The name Anoushka reached peak popularity in 2009, with 58 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Anoushka?
Approximately 632 people named Anoushka live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 637. That works out to roughly 1 in 522,390 Americans.
Is Anoushka a rare name?
Anoushka is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 522,390 Americans has this name.
What does the name Anoushka mean?
Anoushka means "little flower" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Anoushka more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anoushka are male and 100% are female.
When was Anoushka most popular?
Anoushka peaked in 2009 with 58 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.