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