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1984

First Year

2024

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#5245

Peak Rank

234

Total Count

29

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Ananth

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Ananth is a name with multiple cultural origins: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada.

Origin data from [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/). 

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Tamil
* Telugu
* Kannada

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## The Story of Ananth

The earliest SSA record of Ananth as a baby boy name dates back to 1984, when 5 babies received it. 2004 was its biggest year on record, with 15 newborns named Ananth — #5,245 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 44% of all recorded Ananths. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (11 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 234 Ananths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Variants & Related Forms of Ananth

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Ananth. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Anantha

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## Names that sound like Ananth

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ananth is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Anant](/anant)
* Anath
* Ananta
* [Anon](/anon)
* [Anan](/anan)
* [Annan](/annan)
* [Annon](/annon)
* Anin
* Anent
* Annen
* Anen
* Annonce

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Ananth

What does the name Ananth mean?

Ananth is a name with multiple cultural origins: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada.

What is the origin of the name Ananth?

Ananth has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada.

How popular is Ananth in 2026?

In 2026, Ananth ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Ananth most popular?

Ananth reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #5,245 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Ananth a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ananth is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ananth?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ananth include Bulmaro, Hanna, Amario. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Ananth?

Common variants and related forms of Ananth include Anantha. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

[👦BulmaroPeak #5245](/bulmaro)[👦HannaPeak #5245](/hanna)[👦AmarioPeak #5245](/amario)[👦AdmirPeak #5245](/admir)[👦NakulPeak #5245](/nakul)[👦ChesneyPeak #5245](/chesney)[👦CalubPeak #5245](/calub)[👦EstivenPeak #5245](/estiven)

## About the name Ananth 

Ananth is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 234 births in the dataset. Ananth's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #5,245\. Use the chart and map above to compare Ananth's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2004 → ](/year/2004)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "A" → ](/letter/a)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.