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Ananth

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Pronounced ah-NAHNTH /ɑˈnɑnθ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit ananta, 'infinite; endless; eternal; without limit' — a name of the cosmic serpent Ananta-Shesha and an epithet of Vishnu; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Infinite; endless; eternal: Ananth is Sanskrit. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'ah-NAHNTH').
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Origin LowSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit ananta, 'infinite; endless; eternal; without limit' — a name of the cosmic serpent Ananta-Shesha and an epithet of Vishnu; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2024)#7253 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 234

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419842024

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

Ananth comes from Sanskrit ananta, 'infinite; endless; eternal; without limit' — a name of the cosmic serpent Ananta-Shesha and an epithet of Vishnu (we note the deity). A crisp, devout name (said 'ah-NAHNTH'; nickname Anu).

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

Did you know? Ananth means 'infinite; endless; eternal' in Sanskrit (ananta) — a name of the cosmic serpent Ananta-Shesha and an epithet of Vishnu — a crisp, devout name (we note the deity; said 'ah-NAHNTH').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Ananth — deity noted

Variations

AnantAnantaAnantha

Nicknames

Anu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ananth mean?

Ananth is Sanskrit for 'infinite; endless; eternal' — a name of the serpent Ananta and an epithet of Vishnu. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Ananth?

It's said ah-NAHNTH /ɑˈnɑnθ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ananth a boy or girl name?

Ananth is a boy's name.

How popular is Ananth?

Ananth is a rare name in the U.S.

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