Ananda
Ananda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ananda
- A unisex given name from Sanskrit.
Etymology
Transliteration of Sanskrit आनन्द (ānanda) or Pali ānanda.
How popular is Ananda?
Since 1880, 1,624 girls and 111 boys in the U.S. have been named Ananda (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1484 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #3976 in 1972. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Ananda
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ananda
Sister and brother names that share Ananda's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Ananda FAQ
What does the name Ananda mean?
A unisex given name from Sanskrit. Transliteration of Sanskrit आनन्द (ānanda) or Pali ānanda.
What is the origin of the name Ananda?
Ananda is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Ananda?
Since 1880, 1,624 girls and 111 boys in the U.S. have been named Ananda (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1484 in 2002. Its highest rank for boys was #3976 in 1972. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Ananda a boy or girl name?
Ananda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,624 girls and 111 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.