Will my child share the name Anusha with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Anusha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anusha in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anusha becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anusha is declining: down 1,326 places since 2019, to #4,867 in 2025. It peaked at #1,121 in 2005.

Is Anusha a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anusha 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 Anusha a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Anusha

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Anusha is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Anusha in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Anusha

Anusha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 2079 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1121 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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