Noah Boy
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Ansh
BoySanskrit, Hindi· “portion, part”
- Meaning
- portion, part
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- UHNSH
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #2,109
- US babies 2025
- 69
- Best rank
- #1,274 (2012)
- Peak year
- 2012
Meaning and origin of Ansh
Ansh is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “portion, part”.
Ansh comes from Sanskrit, where it means portion or part, often understood as a part of the divine. In Hindu thought the idea of being a portion of something greater is spiritually meaningful, which gives the name a quiet depth. Ansh is used in India and among Hindu families worldwide and has become a favored modern choice. Its single syllable makes it short and strong, and it is easy to pronounce in English, usually AHNSH.
Popularity over time
Ansh first appears in US Social Security records in 1998. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,274 in 2012, the same year it reached its highest count of 138 babies. In 2025, 69 babies were named Ansh, and it ranked #2,109 nationally. That is 38% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,600 in 2000, #1,599 in 2010, and #2,109 in 2025. Of the 2,244 US boys named Ansh since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 593 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Izaak, Maddex, Brigham, Emmit, and Elan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ansh ranked highest in New Jersey, Illinois, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #712 | 9 |
| Illinois | #1296 | 5 |
| California | #1511 | 11 |
| Texas | #2089 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Ansh is usually pronounced UHNSH, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-sh”.
Middle names for Ansh
A few middle names that flow with Ansh: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ansh
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ansh mean?
Ansh is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that means “portion, part”.
What is the origin of the name Ansh?
Ansh has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Ansh comes from Sanskrit, where it means portion or part, often understood as a part of the divine.
Is Ansh a popular name?
Not especially. Ansh ranked #2,109 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Ansh a boy or girl name?
Ansh is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Ansh?
Ansh is usually pronounced UHNSH. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings