Ananda
- Pronunciation
- [A-nan-da]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A Half-Brother Of Buddha ANANGA
- Origin
- Indian
Ananda Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 111 baby boys have been named Ananda. The name peaked in 2015 with 10 US births that year (rank #7526).
Other Indian-Origin Names Like Ananda
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6-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Ananda's exact length and starting letter: Aamori, Aanjay, Aarika, Aarthi, Aarush.
Quick Facts About Ananda
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anda | Meet At The Field; Also A Japanese Surname. | Female | Japanese |
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Compare Ananda to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ananda against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).