Anoushka
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 637 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Anoushka peaked during the Gen Z era, when 58 babies received this name in a single year (2009). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Anoushka remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Anoushka ranks #12242 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Anoushka is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin via Russian, a diminutive of Anna — from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' — carried through Russian and Eastern European languages where the -ushka suffix creates an especially warm, intimate diminutive.
Anoushka is the Russian and Persian diminutive of Anna, carrying the warmth of Slavic naming traditions. Anoushka Shankar, the gifted sitar musician and daughter of Ravi Shankar, has given this name global cultural visibility through her remarkable musical career. With over 637 recorded U.S. births, it has significant presence in Russian American, Iranian American, and broader communities.
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Phonetically, Anoushka belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Anoushka’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anoushka was #3338 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12242, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 38 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 224 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 375 | — |
The Story of Anoushka
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Anoushka is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Anoushka are most likely born between 2000 and 2019.
How rare is Anoushka?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Anoushka — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2000, peaked in the 2000s with 375 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Anoushka by the numbers
- Would fill 13 school buses
- Meeting one Anoushka per day would take 1.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 2000–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #12242 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13605 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15514 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9019 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10326 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10561 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9882 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7489 |
| 2016 | 12 | #8942 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6263 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5175 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5153 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4722 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4815 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3416 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2968 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3325 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3925 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4002 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3953 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2000–2024