Ananda Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-NAHN-dah / əˈnɑːn.dəSanskrit; Indian
Meaning
Sanskrit: bliss; joy
Historical & Cultural Background
Ananda is a name derived from Sanskrit, commonly used in Indian culture. It is often associated with happiness and spiritual joy. In Hindu philosophy, Ananda represents a state of bliss that is sought after in spiritual practices. The name is also used in various religious texts and is significant in the context of Buddhism.
Trend Summary
The name Ananda has seen limited use in the U.S., maintaining a niche presence.
Similar Names
Variants
- Anandita
- Anandi
International Variants
- Ananda (Sanskrit)
- Anand (Sanskrit)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ananda was first seen in the United States in 1968. Ananda has ranked as high as #1162 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Ananda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ananda (2016)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 22 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 60 |
| 1998 | 79 |
| 1999 | 99 |
| 2000 | 115 |
| 2001 | 109 |
| 2002 | 128 |
| 2003 | 65 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 61 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |