Will my child share the name Anoushka with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Anoushka per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anoushka in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anoushka becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anoushka has been fairly steady, ranked #2,138 in 2025 against #2,042 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #712 in 2004.

Is Anoushka a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anoushka 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 Anoushka a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Anoushka is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anoushka in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Anoushka

Anoushka has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 533 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #712 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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