How Many People Are Named Anusha?

Complete statistics for the name Anusha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Anusha
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Anusha means 'grace' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in beauty and elegance. Only 1,153 people named Anusha live in the US today, which means 1 in 286,301 Americans share this rare name. The majority, 93%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~1,153
Living in US
1 in 286,301
Americans
2003
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Grace
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Gracious Elegant Compassionate Thoughtful
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

133,239
Worldwide Bearers
#7,819
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
82,027
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
36,412
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
3,035
🇿🇦 South Africa
2,339
🇸🇬 Singapore
2,310
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,100
🇺🇸 United States
939
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
839
🇵🇰 Pakistan
642
🇬🇧 England
602

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,153 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
1,087
Would be under 30 (93%)
77
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,164 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: 2003

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Anusha Through the Generations

Anusha peaked in popularity in 2003 with 72 births, marking a high point for this graceful name. Today, the average age of someone named Anusha is 20, with most falling within the under-30 bracket. This trend reflects a younger generation embracing the name, with only a handful reaching middle age and none yet surpassing 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 190
New Jersey 53
Texas 52
New York 44
Illinois 35
Virginia 11
Georgia 10
Maryland 6
Pennsylvania 6
Washington 6

✨ Similar Names to Anusha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Anusha's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Anusha

How Many People Have the Name Anusha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,153 people in the United States currently share the name Anusha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 286,301 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Anusha a Common or Rare Name?

Anusha 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 Anusha Mean?

Anusha means "grace" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Anusha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Anusha Most Popular?

The name Anusha reached peak popularity in 2003, with 72 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 Anusha?

Approximately 1,153 people named Anusha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,164. That works out to roughly 1 in 286,301 Americans.

Is Anusha a rare name?

Anusha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 286,301 Americans has this name.

What does the name Anusha mean?

Anusha means "grace" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Anusha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anusha are male and 100% are female.

When was Anusha most popular?

Anusha peaked in 2003 with 72 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,153
All-Time Births1,164
1 in X1 in 286,301
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2003
World Rank#7,819
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.