The baby name Anushka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-NOOSH-kah (IPA: /əˈnuːʃkə/).
The baby name Anushka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-NOOSH-kah (IPA: /əˈnuːʃkə/).
Anushka is Hindi, Sanskrit, Slavic in Origin.
Anushka has two main lineages. In the Slavic sphere it is the diminutive Annushka (Russian Аннушка), from Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah, yielding the meaning "grace; favor." Across South Asia (Hindi, Marathi, Sinhala, Bengali), Anushka functions as a modern feminine given name often interpreted as "grace," "blessing," or "favor," a sense reinforced by Sanskrit vocabulary such as anugraha "grace" and anushamsa "praise." Some contemporary usage also overlaps with Persian-rooted Anoush/Anush ("sweet, pleasant").
It appears in Russian literature and speech as a familiar form of Anna (e.g., Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita), while in India and the diaspora it has risen sharply since the late 20th century, boosted by popular culture. Notable variant spellings and forms include Anoushka, Annushka, Anuschka (German), and Anuska/Anuška (Czech/Slovene/Croatian). Short forms: Anu, Nush, Nushka. The name remains widely used yet retains a warm, affectionate tone across languages.
| Anushka Sharma Anushka Sharma is an Indian actor best known for her roles in popular films like 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', 'PK', and 'Sultan'. She has made a significant impact in Bollywood with her versatile performances and has also ventured into film production with her company, Clean Slate Filmz. | Anushka Shetty Anushka Shetty is an Indian actor best known for her roles in Telugu and Tamil films. She gained widespread recognition for her performance in the epic film Baahubali: The Beginning and its sequel Baahubali: The Conclusion. Her role in the movie Arundhati also earned her critical acclaim. | Anushka Sen Anushka Sen is an Indian actor best known for her role as Meher in the popular children's television series 'Baal Veer'. She has also appeared in other TV shows like 'Jhansi Ki Rani', where she played the lead role of Rani Lakshmi Bai. Anushka began her career as a child artist and has grown into a well-recognized face in Indian television. |
| Anushka Manchanda Anushka Manchanda is an Indian singer and actress known for her work in the music and film industry. She gained fame as a member of the girl band Viva and has sung popular songs like 'Golmaal' and 'Dum Maaro Dum'. Anushka has also appeared in films such as 'Dulha Mil Gaya'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE | 0 | #42 | 3 | 997 | |
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| IN | 0 | #65 | 7 | 2,963 | |
| AF | 0 | #76 | 1 | 1,883 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| MD | Girls | 0 | #92 | 1 | 865 |
| AF | Girls | 0 | #94 | 1 | 2,402 |
| QA | 0 | #103 | 4 | 7,011 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #107 | 2 | 1,564 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #135 | 3 | 3,613 | |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #192 | 3 | 3,641 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #199 | 659 | 13,121 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #224 | 8 | 3,559 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| BD | 0 | #234 | 8 | 5,992 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #235 | 3 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #268 | 84 | 8,539 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2018 | #285 | 6 | 2,960 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #292 | 25 | 15,378 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #296 | 8 | 7,909 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #343 | 44 | 8,413 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #366 | 31 | 15,987 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #387 | 3 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #396 | 3 | 8,639 | |
| France | Girls | 2016 | #404 | 5 | 3,228 |
| EG | 0 | #410 | 3 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #433 | 15 | 14,421 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #446 | 70 | 19,177 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #474 | 80 | 20,968 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #477 | 22 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #495 | 10 | 11,303 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #510 | 14 | 10,981 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| BH | 0 | #529 | 25 | 17,937 | |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #558 | 29 | 18,916 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #606 | 12 | 11,648 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #666 | 42 | 18,093 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #732 | 7 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #740 | 30 | 18,755 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #848 | 88 | 25,931 |
| TN | 0 | #861 | 5 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #897 | 20 | 8,487 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 43 | 5,933 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #944 | 16 | 14,742 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #964 | 20 | 5,561 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #969 | 26 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #971 | 31 | 16,750 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,016 | 126 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,062 | 31 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,111 | 18 | 20,986 | |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,228 | 7 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,413 | 34 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,445 | 27 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,573 | 42 | 28,008 |
Anushka is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:
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