Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Ananth

Name: Popularity of the name Ananth in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ananth, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#5,245 (2004)

Total Babies

234

5-Yr Trend

+21%

1984

First Year

2024

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#5245

Peak Rank

234

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ananth

Ananth first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 15 Ananths were born — ranking #5,245 that year. As of 2026, Ananth ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, rising sharply (+21% over the past five years). 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

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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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.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ananth

What does the name Ananth mean?

Ananth is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

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.

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.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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.