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Anoushka

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Pronounced uh-NOOSH-kuh /əˈnuːʃ.kə/Medium

Meaning: Anoushka is a tender Russian pet form of Anna ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah). It is also read in Indian families as a form of Anush/Anushka ('lovely; grace') from Sanskrit. Both routes point to a warm, endearing sense.Medium

In 30 seconds: A tender, worldly name: Anoushka means 'grace,' a Russian pet form of Anna (said 'uh-NOOSH-kuh').
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Origin MediumRussian, Sanskrit
MeaningAnoushka is a tender Russian pet form of Anna ('grace', from Hebrew Hannah). It is also read in Indian families as a form of Anush/Anushka ('lovely; grace') from Sanskrit. Both routes point to a warm, endearing sense.
U.S. rank (2024)#12242 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 637

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920002024

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

As a girl's name, Anoushka is a Russian diminutive of Anna ('grace'), also embraced in Indian families via Sanskrit Anush ('lovely'). It reads affectionate and international (said 'uh-NOOSH-kuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, endearing, and international.

Did you know? Anoushka is a fond Russian form of Anna ('grace') — and in India it doubles as a form of Anush ('lovely'). Two heritages, one warm, endearing name (said 'uh-NOOSH-kuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Anoushka — Russian diminutive of Anna; Sanskrit Anush link

Variations

AnushkaAnoushkhaAnushkha

Nicknames

AnuNushkaAnna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anoushka mean?

Anoushka means 'grace,' a Russian pet form of Anna; it is also read as a form of Sanskrit Anush ('lovely').

How do you pronounce Anoushka?

It's said uh-NOOSH-kuh /əˈnuːʃ.kə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anoushka a boy or girl name?

Anoushka is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anoushka?

Anoushka is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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