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Anushka

Girl name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Anushka: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2006.

Anushka is a name with rich dual roots—it serves as a Russian diminutive of Anna (from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favour"), while also being a common feminine name in India derived from the Sanskrit word for "bright" or "morning." Among famous bearers, Indian actress and producer Anushka Sharma has gained international recognition through Bollywood and cricket, and Anushka Shetty is a beloved star in Telugu and Tamil cinema. The name has no direct Scottish place connections, but it shares its etymological core with Hannah and Ann, both well‑known in Scotland. A notable variant is

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20063 babies
Latest (2011)
#8103 babies
Total births
9since 2006
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2006 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).