The baby name Anupama is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-NOO-puh-mah (IPA: /əˈnuːpəmə/).
Anupama is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Anupama is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-NOO-puh-mah (IPA: /əˈnuːpəmə/).
Anupama is Sanskrit in Origin.
Anupama is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, from an- “not” + upama “comparison,” literally “beyond comparison.” In classical dictionaries it conveys senses such as “matchless, unparalleled, unique,” and the long-vowel feminine form is anupamā (Devanagari: अनुपमा), paired with the masculine anupama (अनुपम). The name appears in Sanskrit poetry and devotional literature as an epithet praising incomparable beauty, wisdom, or virtue.
Usage is widespread across India and Nepal, especially in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam-speaking communities, and among the global South Asian diaspora. It gained modern visibility through literature and mid‑20th‑century cinema, including the 1966 Hindi film Anupama. Common variants and spellings include Anupamā (IAST), Anupamaa (orthographic lengthening), and regional transliterations such as Anupoma in Bengali contexts; the related masculine form is Anupam. Familiar nicknames include Anu and Pama. The name’s meaning emphasizes singular worth and irreplaceable character.
| Anupama Parameswaran Anupama Parameswaran is an Indian actress best known for her role in the film 'Premam'. She has also appeared in 'A Aa' and 'Shatamanam Bhavati', showcasing her talent in the Telugu and Malayalam film industries. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #34 | 2 | 2,021 |
| IN | 0 | #70 | 2 | 2,963 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 1 | 1,564 |
| OM | 0 | #117 | 5 | 6,215 | |
| KW | 0 | #119 | 3 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| AE | 0 | #179 | 9 | 10,220 | |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #247 | 5 | 6,592 |
| SG | 0 | #275 | 8 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #282 | 35 | 15,378 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #295 | 102 | 15,987 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #310 | 371 | 13,121 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #353 | 34 | 8,413 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #354 | 9 | 8,539 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| YE | 0 | #396 | 3 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #439 | 115 | 20,968 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #453 | 63 | 19,177 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| BH | 0 | #531 | 23 | 17,937 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #554 | 33 | 18,916 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #760 | 10 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #869 | 67 | 25,931 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #910 | 9 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2015 | #919 | 5 | 9,502 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #991 | 11 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,432 | 15 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,685 | 7 | 28,008 |
Anupama is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:
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