Anuraag
A boy's name of Sanskrit origin with 57 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Anuraag is a three-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 57 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Anuraag is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Anuraag is a boy's baby name of Sanskrit origin, from the Sanskrit Anurag meaning 'love, affection, devotion.' In Hindu philosophy, anurag is the deep attachment and love that characterizes the highest devotional relationships — the love of the devotee for the divine, or the parent for the child.
Anuraag carries one of Sanskrit's most beautiful meanings — deep love and devotion — making it a name that declares the profound affection with which a child is welcomed into the world.
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Anuraag is cataloged under the Sanskrit naming tradition. Names from the Sanskrit tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Anuraag has been recorded as a boy's name since 1998, with 57 total births. Browse the Sanskrit names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anuraag has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44 | #8987 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 13 | #8192 | — |
The Story of Anuraag
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2004, Anuraag is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Anuraag are most likely born between 1998 and 2009.
How rare is Anuraag?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anuraag is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 2000s with 44 births that decade.
Anuraag by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 1998–2009)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | #9931 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12494 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7008 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7691 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9322 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7477 |
| 1999 | 6 | #8774 |
| 1998 | 7 | #7610 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–2009