Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Anshu since 2003
Babies named Anshu per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 74 | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Anshu first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 2003, a recent arrival compared to many traditional names. The name reached its peak popularity in 2010, after which its usage has been falling. Although it has never broken into the top 1000, Anshu reflects a trend of Sanskrit-origin names entering the American naming pool. It is unisex in practice, though more commonly given to girls in the U.S. data. The name's meaning, associated with light and smallness, adds a gentle, spiritual quality that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with Indian roots.
Anshu (अंशु) is a Sanskrit word meaning 'a ray of light,' 'minute,' or 'atom.' It is used as a given name in India, sometimes as a diminutive of longer names containing the element 'ansh,' such as Anshuman. The name has been in use in India for generations, though it gained modest popularity in the United States beginning in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ansh
Variants: Aanshu
Sibling names for Anshu
Names that share Anshu's style, for a brother or sister.
