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Anand

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Pronounced AH-nund /ˈɑ.nənd/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Anand(a), 'bliss; joy; happiness'; a classic Indian name that is overwhelmingly male; here listed as a girl's name; we note the leanLow

In 30 seconds: Bliss; joy; happiness: Anand is a Sanskrit name (overwhelmingly a boy's). Warm and classic (said 'AH-nund'). We note the lean.
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Origin LowHindu, Sanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Anand(a), 'bliss; joy; happiness'; a classic Indian name that is overwhelmingly male; here listed as a girl's name; we note the lean
U.S. rank (2025)#7923 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520232025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anand comes from the Sanskrit Anand(a), 'bliss; joy; happiness'; it is a classic, overwhelmingly male Indian name (here listed as a girl's; we note the lean). A warm name (said 'AH-nund').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, and here as a girl's name (it is overwhelmingly a boy's name). Rare, bliss at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anand is 'bliss; joy; happiness' in Sanskrit — a classic Indian name that is overwhelmingly male — here listed as a girl's name (we note the lean; said 'AH-nund').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Anand — Sanskrit; overwhelmingly male; here F

Variations

AnandaAnandi

Nicknames

Anu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anand mean?

Anand is Sanskrit for 'bliss; joy; happiness'; a classic, overwhelmingly male Indian name.

How do you pronounce Anand?

It's said AH-nund /ˈɑ.nənd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anand a boy or girl name?

Anand is listed here as a girl's name, though it is overwhelmingly a boy's name (the feminine is usually Anandi).

How popular is Anand?

Anand is a rare name in the U.S. as a girl's name.

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