Anand
Anand: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːnənd/
Meaning and origin of Anand
- A male given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit आनन्द (ānanda, “joy, delight, pleasure”).
How popular is Anand?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 1,902 boys in the U.S. have been named Anand (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7923 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1228 in 1980. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Anand
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Sibling name ideas for Anand
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Anand FAQ
What does the name Anand mean?
A male given name from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Sanskrit आनन्द (ānanda, “joy, delight, pleasure”).
What is the origin of the name Anand?
Anand is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Anand?
Since 1880, 30 girls and 1,902 boys in the U.S. have been named Anand (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7923 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #1228 in 1980. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Anand a boy or girl name?
Anand is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 30 girls and 1,902 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.