Ansh

Ansh - A very unique male name

Ansh appeared on the charts for the first time in 2001 on position #2763. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ansh and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ansh? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ansh. The baby boy name Ansh was given to 32 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2036 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 45,821 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ansh peaked in popularity 14 years ago in 2012 on position 1185.

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Ansh is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ansh is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #712 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,089.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ansh is where you live.

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Ansh origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

From Sanskrit amsha, 'portion, part, share' — commonly given as 'a part of God / a portion of the divine' in modern Indian naming use

Ansh is a short Hindu name from the Sanskrit word for a portion or part. It entered US records in 2001 with Indian-American families and peaked in 2012. Its brevity makes it one of the most exportable of Sanskrit names.

Attested etymology

Ansh is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Ansh, pop culture references for the name Ansh and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ansh

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ansh, sorted by popularity.

Amos / Amias / Angus / Anish / Anas / Ayansh / Ames / Aneesh / Ayaansh / Aayansh /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Ansh

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ansh a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ansh?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

UNSH · /ʌnʃ/
The Sanskrit vowel and final sh are approximated differently by American speakers.

Around the world

• Ansh (Hindi) — Same name in Hindi use.

Spellings and nicknames

• Anshu — Related Sanskrit name meaning 'ray of light' — a different name, not a variant.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2001, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

One syllable, deeply rooted — a compact name with a large meaning for Hindu families.

Worth knowing

• Outside Indian communities the final -sh cluster and spelling need explanation.