Anuj

A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 937 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Sanskrit commonly used in India.

Anuj is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit anuja, meaning 'born after' or 'younger brother.' In Hindu tradition, younger siblings hold a special place in family dynamics, and Anuj is a name that speaks directly to that relationship.

Widely used across North India and among the Indian diaspora, Anuj has a clean, two-syllable sound that travels well across languages and cultures. It carries the warmth of family connection built directly into its meaning — a name that knows exactly where it belongs.

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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Anuj's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Anuj follows that masculine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Anuj's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

937

Total births

Since 1969

2006

Peak

46 births

1969

First recorded

54 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Anuj has 52+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1969.

First appeared: 1969Peak: 2006 (46 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Anuj
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	19	#10955	▼
2010s	166	#5561	▼
2000s	311	#3394	▲
1990s	195	#3511	▲
1980s	169	#2920	▲
1970s	72	#4116	▲
1960s	5	#4446	—

The Story of Anuj

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2006, Anuj is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Anuj are most likely born between 1996 and 2016.

How rare is Anuj?

With 937 total births on record, Anuj remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1969, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 311 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Anuj by the numbers

Would fill 20 school buses
Meeting one Anuj per day would take 2.6 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(52 years, 1969–2022)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Anuj
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#12478	0
2021	5	#12269	-4 (-44.4%)
2020	9	#8119	-7 (-43.8%)
2019	16	#5564	+8 (100.0%)
2018	8	#8877	-9 (-52.9%)
2017	17	#5305	-2 (-10.5%)
2016	19	#4959	-1 (-5.0%)
2015	20	#4725	+5 (33.3%)
2014	15	#5750	-4 (-21.1%)
2013	19	#4812	+4 (26.7%)
2012	15	#5731	-4 (-21.1%)
2011	19	#4829	+1 (5.6%)
2010	18	#5058	-7 (-28.0%)
2009	25	#4042	-18 (-41.9%)
2008	43	#2790	+24 (126.3%)
2007	19	#4819	-27 (-58.7%)
2006	46	#2582	+13 (39.4%)
2005	33	#3094	-2 (-5.7%)
2004	35	#2893	+20 (133.3%)
2003	15	#5049	-18 (-54.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anuj a boy's or girl's name?

Anuj is primarily a boy's name.

When was Anuj most popular?

Anuj reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 46 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Anuj?

Anuj is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 937 babies in the U.S. since 1969. Its peak was in 2006.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1969–2022