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Anand

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-NAHND /əˈnɑnd/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit ananda, 'bliss, joy, happiness, supreme delight'High

In 30 seconds: Pure bliss: Anand is Sanskrit for 'joy, happiness, supreme delight' — a profound, beloved name. Warm, serene, and uplifting.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit ananda, 'bliss, joy, happiness, supreme delight'
U.S. rank (2025)#5872 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,901

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019662025

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 Sanskrit ananda, 'bliss, joy, happiness, supreme delight' — a profound spiritual term (the Buddha's beloved disciple was Ananda). A cherished, uplifting name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Uncommon, bliss at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Anand means 'bliss, supreme joy' in Sanskrit — a deeply spiritual word (the Buddha's devoted disciple was Ananda); it's a classic across India.
Overall data confidence 85%
Sanskrit references — ananda — etymology

Variations

AnandaAnandh

Nicknames

Andy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Anand Mahindra (1955-)
    Indian business magnate and chairman of the Mahindra Group conglomerate
  • ★Anand Giridharadas (1981-)
    American author and journalist known for Winners Take All and his media commentary
  • ★Anand Tucker (1963-)
    British film director known for Hilary and Jackie and other acclaimed films

If you like Anand…

Arnav— a fellow Indian classic
Ravi— a companion classic name
Kiran— another beloved Indian name
Atharv— shares Anand's Sanskrit roots
Aariv— shares Anand's Sanskrit roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anand mean?

Anand is Sanskrit for 'bliss, joy, happiness'.

How do you pronounce Anand?

It's said ə-NAHND /əˈnɑnd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anand a boy or girl name?

Anand is a boy's name.

How popular is Anand?

Anand is an uncommon name in the U.S.

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