Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Dhanush

Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, known professionally as Dhanush, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, lyricist and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil films, as well as few Hindi and Telugu films. Having starred in 50 films over his career, his accolades include four National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, fourteen SIIMA Awards, eight Filmfare Awards South and a Filmfare Award.

Current Rank
#9,864
Peak Rank
#6,255 (2011)
Total Babies
133
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2003
First Year
2024
Last Year
2011
Peak Year
#6255
Peak Rank
133
Total Count
18
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dhanush

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

Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, known professionally as Dhanush, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, lyricist and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil films, as well as few Hindi and Telugu films. Having starred in 50 films over his career, his accolades include four National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, fourteen SIIMA Awards, eight Filmfare Awards South and a Filmfare Award.

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The Story of Dhanush

Dhanush first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 13 Dhanushs were born — ranking #6,255 that year. As of 2026, Dhanush ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 133 Dhanushs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dhanush

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dhanush 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanush

What does the name Dhanush mean?
Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, known professionally as Dhanush, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, lyricist and playback singer who works primarily in Tamil films, as well as few Hindi and Telugu films. Having starred in 50 films over his career, his accolades include four National Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, fourteen SIIMA Awards, eight Filmfare Awards South and a Filmfare Award.
How popular is Dhanush in 2026?
In 2026, Dhanush ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Dhanush most popular?
Dhanush reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #6,255 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Dhanush a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dhanush is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Dhanush?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dhanush include Truxton, Nikholas, Giovonnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dhanush

Dhanush is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 133 births in the dataset. Dhanush's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #6,255. Use the chart and map above to compare Dhanush'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.