Anokhi
An Indian feminine name meaning "unique" or "one of a kind".
Name Census estimates that about 111 living Americans carry the first name Anokhi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anokhi today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anokhi births was 2012 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anokhi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Anokhi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
111
~ 1 in 3,087,877 Americans
Peak year
2012
10 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,278
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Anokhi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anokhi from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 56 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Anokhi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anokhi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anokhi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anokhi
Anokhi is a name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the Sanskrit word 'anokhi,' which means 'unique' or 'remarkable.' The name is primarily found in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the Hindu and Sikh communities.
The earliest known reference to the name can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures. In the Puranas, which are a collection of ancient Hindu narratives, there are mentions of deities and celestial beings with names similar to Anokhi.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Anokhi was a Rajput princess from the 16th century. She was known for her beauty, intelligence, and courage, and her name was a reflection of her unique qualities. Another notable figure was Anokhi Devi, a female warrior from the 17th century who fought alongside her husband in several battles against the Mughal Empire.
In the 18th century, Anokhi Singh was a Sikh warrior who fought bravely in the battles against the Afghan invaders. His name, which means 'unique warrior,' was a testament to his remarkable bravery and martial skills.
In more recent times, Anokhi Devi was an Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the struggle for independence from British rule. She was born in 1905 and was actively involved in the non-violent resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Another notable individual with the name Anokhi was Anokhi Lal, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She was born in 1937 and made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical dance forms, particularly Kathak.
Throughout history, the name Anokhi has been bestowed upon individuals who have been considered remarkable or unique in their own right. It is a name that celebrates individuality, courage, and excellence, and has been carried by women from various walks of life, including royalty, warriors, freedom fighters, and artists.
People
Anokhi + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anokhi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anokhi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anokhi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,087,877 US residents.
Is Anokhi a common name?
We classify Anokhi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 112 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anokhi most popular?
The single biggest year for Anokhi was 2012, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anokhi is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anokhi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anokhi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anokhi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anokhi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anokhi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anokhi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Anokhi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.