Unisex · #10,860 in 2026

Anoop

Anup is an Indian masculine given name. The Sanskrit word anūpa has the following meanings: 'watery', 'situated near the water', 'bank of a river', 'pond', 'lagoon'. The meaning of the name “Anup” is: "Incomparable, unequalled; unique; pond.

Current Rank
#10,860
Peak Rank
#5,920 (2000)
Total Babies
211
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,831 (36 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,920 (211 total)
👦As Boy Name
1978
First Year
2022
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#5920
Peak Rank
211
Total Count
28
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2008
First Year
2019
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#13831
Peak Rank
36
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Anoop

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

Anup is an Indian masculine given name. The Sanskrit word anūpa has the following meanings: 'watery', 'situated near the water', 'bank of a river', 'pond', 'lagoon'. The meaning of the name “Anup” is: "Incomparable, unequalled; unique; pond.

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The Story of Anoop

As a girl name

Anoop first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2008, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 7 Anoops were born — ranking #13,831 that year. As of 2026, Anoop ranks #13,792 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 36 Anoops have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Anoop first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1978, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 11 Anoops were born — ranking #5,920 that year. As of 2026, Anoop ranks #10,860 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 211 Anoops have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Anoop

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

  • Anew
  • Unp
  • Anab
  • Anupa
  • Inap
  • Anouilh
  • Snoop
  • Anup
  • Anap
  • Annoy
  • Ennui
  • Canape

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anoop

What does the name Anoop mean?
Anup is an Indian masculine given name. The Sanskrit word anūpa has the following meanings: 'watery', 'situated near the water', 'bank of a river', 'pond', 'lagoon'. The meaning of the name “Anup” is: "Incomparable, unequalled; unique; pond.
How popular is Anoop in 2026?
In 2026, Anoop ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Anoop most popular?
Anoop reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #5,920 that year with 11 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Anoop most popular?
Anoop has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Anoop.
Is Anoop a unisex name?
Yes — Anoop is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Anoops assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Anoop?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anoop include El, Blythe, Moritz. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Anoop

Anoop is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 211 births in the dataset. Anoop's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #5,920. Use the chart and map above to compare Anoop'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.