Anush
Primarily a boy's name of Armenian origin with 85 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Anush is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 85 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Anush is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Anush is a girl's and boy's baby name of Armenian origin, meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." It is one of the most beloved feminine names in Armenia, appearing in folk songs, literature, and the 1912 opera Anush by composer Alexander Spendiaryan, based on a poem by Hovhannes Tumanyan.
Anush carries centuries of Armenian cultural identity in four letters — a name that is both intimate and national, like a folk melody that everyone knows by heart.
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Anush is cataloged under the Armenian naming tradition. Names from the Armenian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Anush has been recorded as a boy's name since 2004, with 85 total births. Browse the Armenian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anush has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2004.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59 | #8828 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 26 | #10035 | — |
The Story of Anush
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2011, Anush is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Anush are most likely born between 2004 and 2019.
How rare is Anush?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anush is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2004, peaked in the 2010s with 59 births that decade.
Anush by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 2004–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | #10894 |
| 2018 | 6 | #10856 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8179 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7055 |
| 2012 | 8 | #8918 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7035 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8856 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11092 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9845 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10217 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8986 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Anush as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Anush has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004–2019