Anant
Meaningendless · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,941 in 1975
21 babies were named Anant in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,360 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Anant you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Anant, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Anant would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAnant first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1975, when it reached #3,941.
- Then vs nowAnant is 3.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 243,902 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 81,301.
- TrendAnant has climbed 3,360 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Anant means “endless”. Our records link it to Celtic and Hindu roots.
About the name Anant
Anant is a boy name of Celtic and Hindu origin meaning “endless”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ant”. US birth records list Anant for boys from 1973 to 2025, in 38 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1975, when it ranked #3,941 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesHindu names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.2 | 843,373 boys |
| 1980s | 1.7 | 588,235 boys |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 350,877 boys |
| 2000s | 4.7 | 214,592 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 198,807 boys |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 104,530 boys |
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Anant
What does the name Anant mean?
Anant means “endless” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Anant?
Anant has Celtic, Hindu roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Anant a boy or girl name?
Anant is a boy name.
How popular is the name Anant?
Anant ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1975 (#3,941).