Unisex nameCurrently #8,336 in the USRising
Anu
2 syllablesPeak year: 20233 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Anu's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Anu's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Anu |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 17 |
Anu through the decades
- Anu peaked in 2023, when 25 babies were named Anu in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Anu has risen 39% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Anu currently ranks #8,336 in the US and is on the rise.