Anant

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Pronounced ə-NUNT /əˈnʌnt/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit ananta, 'infinite, endless, eternal' — also a name of Vishnu and the cosmic serpentHigh

In 30 seconds: Infinite and eternal: Anant is Sanskrit for 'endless, infinite' — a name of Vishnu. Profound, strong, and warm.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit ananta, 'infinite, endless, eternal' — also a name of Vishnu and the cosmic serpent

U.S. rank (2025)#4716 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Anant comes from Sanskrit ananta, 'infinite, endless, eternal' — a name of the god Vishnu and the cosmic serpent Shesha. A profound, strong name across India.

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, infinite at the root, and profound.

Did you know? Anant (ananta) means 'infinite, endless, eternal' in Sanskrit — a name of Vishnu and the cosmic serpent Ananta-Shesha; profound and strong.

Overall data confidence 82%

Sanskrit references — ananta — etymology

Variations

AnanthAnanta

Nicknames

Anu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anant mean?

Anant is Sanskrit for 'infinite, endless, eternal' — a name of Vishnu.

How do you pronounce Anant?

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

Is Anant a boy or girl name?

Anant is a boy's name.

How popular is Anant?

Anant is a rare name in the U.S.