Anushka
Every Anushka since 1989 — 1,703 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anushka
Anushka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,515 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,703 American babies have been named Anushka. Its peak came in 2009, when 126 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anushka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anushka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,515 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,975 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,702 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,255 |
| 2021 | 16 | #6,998 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,659 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,446 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,019 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,006 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,000 |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,138 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,744 |
| 2013 | 89 | #2,124 |
| 2012 | 91 | #2,099 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1,859 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,831 |
| 2009 | 126 | #1,734 |
| 2008 | 83 | #2,336 |
| 2007 | 101 | #2,019 |
| 2006 | 99 | #2,004 |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,184 |
| 2004 | 92 | #2,001 |
| 2003 | 85 | #2,085 |
| 2002 | 81 | #2,100 |
| 2001 | 47 | #3,010 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,598 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,644 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,542 |
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Famous people named Anushka
- Anushka Sharma Actor · b. 1988
- Anushka Shetty Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anushka in 2025?
Anushka ranked #7,515 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anushka?
1,703 babies have been named Anushka in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anushka most popular?
Anushka peaked in 2009, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Anushka a boy or girl name?
Anushka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anushka rising or falling?
Anushka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Anushka?
Well-known people named Anushka include Anushka Sharma (actor), Anushka Shetty (actor).