Anuradha
A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 127 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Anuradha, you're looking at a name that fewer than 127 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, warm ending gives Anuradha a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
Anuradha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Anuradha is a girl's baby name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'a bright star' or 'born under the star Anuradha.' In Hindu astrology, Anuradha is one of the 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) — the nakshatra associated with devotion, friendship, and the ability to honor commitments.
Used widely across India, particularly in southern states, Anuradha is also the name of a beautiful classical Indian film from 1960. It carries the ancient wisdom of Vedic astronomy alongside a message of stellar brightness and loyal devotion.
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In the American context, Anuradha is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1964–2006). Its Sanskrit roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 127 total births, Anuradha exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anuradha has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1964.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 32 | — |
| 1980s | 35 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 42 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 6 | — |
The Story of Anuradha
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1976, Anuradha is a Gen X staple. Girls named Anuradha are most likely born between 1966 and 1986.
How rare is Anuradha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anuradha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1964, peaked in the 1970s with 42 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Anuradha by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1964–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | #13738 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15574 |
| 1999 | 6 | #12844 |
| 1997 | 5 | #13910 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11901 |
| 1992 | 5 | #13448 |
| 1991 | 5 | #13309 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13116 |
| 1988 | 5 | #11939 |
| 1987 | 6 | #9923 |
| 1986 | 7 | #8589 |
| 1983 | 5 | #10369 |
| 1981 | 7 | #8178 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10488 |
| 1976 | 10 | #5619 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8042 |
| 1974 | 7 | #6945 |
| 1973 | 5 | #8499 |
| 1972 | 8 | #5993 |
| 1971 | 6 | #7431 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1964–2006