Anirudh
Meaningunobstructed · Sanskrit
Anirudh is an Indian boy name meaning “unobstructed”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funAnirudh doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationAnirudh peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Anirudh you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Anirudh would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 55,249 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAnirudh first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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About the name Anirudh
Anirudh is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “unobstructed”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
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- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Boy name: Arjun · bright, shining
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
- Unisex name: Idris · possibly studious
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- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Unisex name: Aryan · noble
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Questions about the name Anirudh
What does the name Anirudh mean?
Anirudh means “unobstructed” and comes from Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Anirudh?
Anirudh is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Makai (“toward the sea”), Arjun (“bright, shining”), Zain (“beauty, grace”) and Idris (“possibly studious”).
Is Anirudh a boy or girl name?
Anirudh is a boy name. In 2025, 31 US boys were named Anirudh.
How popular is the name Anirudh?
Anirudh ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 2003, when it reached #1,717. Over the last five years it has climbed 228 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Anirudh?
Anirudh is an Indian boy name meaning “unobstructed”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.