Anouska
Girl name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Anouska: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1977.
Anouska is a Slavic diminutive of Anna, ultimately from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour." This delicate form is particularly associated with Eastern Europe, giving it a warm, affectionate feel. One prominent bearer is the British actress Anouska Hempel, known for her roles in classic television series like *The Prisoner* and *Upstairs, Downstairs*, who later became a celebrated hotel designer. The root name Anna has given rise to countless place names, including the Russian city of Saint Petersburg’s original name, Sankt-Peterburg, which shares the same etymological grace. As a variant, Anouska is closely related to Anoushka, which gained wider recognition through the virtuoso sitar player Anoushka Shankar.
Girl 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19775 babies
- Latest (1981)
- #5373 babies
- Total births
- 14since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y