Will my child share the name Anjum with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Anjum per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anjum in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anjum becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anjum has been fairly steady, ranked #5,785 in 2016 against #5,785 in 2011. Its best recorded position was #1,435 in 2006.

Is Anjum a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anjum is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Anjum a popular baby name in the United States?

Anjum does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Anjum is a distinctive choice, ranked #3134 in 2001. Your child is likely to be the only Anjum in their class.

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UK Rank 2001

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About the Name Anjum

Anjum has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1221 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #1435 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Anjum is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Anjum in their class.