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Girl Name #14,704 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Anu is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Anu often also consider Sherrill, Danay, Ashante .

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Historical Record

Anu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1972.

Over 282 babies have been named Anu in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Anu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,704 for girl names in the US .

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Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#14,704
Total SSA Count
8

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anu

Is Anu a boy or girl name?
Anu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #14704. As a boy name, it is ranked #9138. Anu is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Anu?
Anu is currently ranked #14704 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Anu a common or rare name?
Anu is an uncommon name, ranked #14704 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Anu?
Anu pairs well with Sherrill, Danay, Ashante, Day in style and sound.

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About the Name Anu

Anu is a girl name .

Is Anu a boy or girl name? Anu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,704 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #9,138. Anu is more commonly used as a boy name.

Anu is currently ranked #14,704 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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