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Anirudh

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-NEE-rood /əˈni.rud/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit aniruddha, 'unstoppable, unobstructed, boundless' — a grandson of KrishnaHigh

In 30 seconds: Unstoppable: Anirudh is Sanskrit for 'unobstructed, boundless' — a grandson of Krishna. Strong, classic, and warm.
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Origin HighSanskrit
MeaningFrom Sanskrit aniruddha, 'unstoppable, unobstructed, boundless' — a grandson of Krishna
U.S. rank (2025)#3585 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919912025

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

Anirudh comes from Sanskrit aniruddha, 'unstoppable, unobstructed, boundless' — a grandson of Lord Krishna in Hindu lore. A strong, classic name across India (composer Anirudh Ravichander).

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

Did you know? Anirudh (Aniruddha) means 'unstoppable, unobstructed, boundless' in Sanskrit — a grandson of Lord Krishna; a strong, classic name (composer Anirudh Ravichander).
Overall data confidence 82%
Sanskrit references — Aniruddha — etymology

Variations

AniruddhaAnirud

Nicknames

Ani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anirudh mean?

Anirudh is Sanskrit for 'unstoppable, unobstructed, boundless'.

How do you pronounce Anirudh?

It's said ə-NEE-rood /əˈni.rud/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anirudh a boy or girl name?

Anirudh is a boy's name.

How popular is Anirudh?

Anirudh is a rare name in the U.S.

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