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Ansh

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Pronounced AHNSH /ˈɑnʃ/Medium

Meaning: ExcerptMedium

In 30 seconds: Ansh is a short Hindi boy's name meaning 'excerpt' — a part or portion.

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Origin MediumHindi

MeaningExcerpt

U.S. rank (2025)#2109 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births69 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,244

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

Ansh is a Hindi name meaning 'excerpt', in the sense of a part or portion of a whole. It is a brief, single-syllable given name drawn directly from that word.

Its compact, one-beat shape gives it a clean, modern feel within Hindi naming.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Ansh is 'Excerpt', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name - Ansh — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ansh mean?

Ansh is usually explained as meaning 'Excerpt' and is most often linked with Hindi tradition.

How do you pronounce Ansh?

It's commonly said AHNSH /ˈnʃ/.

Is Ansh a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Ansh is used as a boy name.

How popular is Ansh?

In 2024, Ansh ranked #1874 in the U.S. for boys, with 85 births recorded.