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Anusha

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Anusha: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2005.

Anusha is a name of Sanskrit origin, typically meaning "beautiful morning" or "radiant as the dawn," evoking a sense of new beginnings and warmth. In Indian culture, it is often a poetic term for the first light of day. Notable bearers include Anusha Dandekar, an Indian-Australian television presenter and actress, and Anusha Mankar, an Indian film actress known for Marathi cinema. While no major geographic places carry the name directly, it shares a root with the Sanskrit word "anu" (an atom or a particle), giving it a subtle cosmic resonance. A closely related variant is Anushka, popularized globally by the actress Anushka Sharma, making Anusha a slightly less common but equally lyrical choice.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20053 babies
Latest (2011)
#8103 babies
Total births
6since 2005
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2005 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).