Anshi
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 166 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Anshi currently holds position #11160. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2004 to 2024, Anshi has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Anshi ranks #11160 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Anshi is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'part of God,' 'divine portion,' or 'gift.' In Hindu philosophy, Anshi carries the idea that every human soul is a portion of the divine — a fragment of the infinite given form in a child.
Used primarily in North Indian Hindu families, Anshi is simple, melodic, and carries profound metaphysical depth within its two quiet syllables.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Anshi is rooted in the Sanskrit tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2004 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Anshi’s rarity (166 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anshi climbed 3190 spots in the last 20 years — from #14350 to #11160.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 38 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 84 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 44 | — |
The Story of Anshi
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Anshi is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Anshi are most likely born between 2004 and 2018.
How rare is Anshi?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Anshi — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 84 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Anshi by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 2004–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11160 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15396 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11316 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9020 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13602 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10632 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10026 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11936 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9594 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9676 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8678 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8673 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11347 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13862 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8575 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9601 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16723 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14350 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2024