Anusha Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-NOO-shah / əˈnuːʃə

Sanskrit; Indian

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'brightness' or 'radiance'

Historical & Cultural Background

Anusha is a name of Sanskrit origin commonly used in India and among Hindu communities. It is often associated with auspiciousness and positivity. The name has cultural significance in various Indian traditions and is sometimes linked to the concept of beauty and light.

Trend Summary

Anusha has seen a steady presence in baby name trends in India, reflecting cultural preferences for traditional names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Anushka
  • Anu

International Variants

  • Anoushka (Russian)
  • Anousha (Persian)

Famous people named Anusha

Anusha Dandekar is an Indian-Australian singer and television presenter known for her work in the Indian entertainment industry.

Anusha Sharma is an Indian actress and producer recognized for her roles in Bollywood films.

Anusha K. is a notable Indian author known for her contributions to contemporary literature.

Anusha R. is a prominent Indian entrepreneur who has made significant strides in the tech industry.

Fictional characters named Anusha

Anusha is a character in the Indian television series 'Kumkum Bhagya' known for her strong-willed personality.

Anusha appears in the novel 'The Palace of Illusions' as a supporting character in the retelling of the Mahabharata.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anusha was first seen in the United States in 1988. Anusha has ranked as high as #1249 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in California, New Jersey, Texas, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Anusha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Anusha (2020)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19885
199110
199211
199311
199410
199513
199617
199728
199842
199952
200054
200166
200270
200372
200464
200566
200668
200766
200839
200961
201045
201142
201242
201323
201430
201526
201619
201722
201816
201916
202019
20219
202212
202310
20248