Anurag

Anurag is a boy's name of Indian origin meaning “love.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Anurag at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“love”

About the name Anurag

Anurag belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “love” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Anurag first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3572 in 1974, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 244 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Anurag in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#3572 in 1974
Peak year
2006
Total since 1880
244

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Anurag mean?

Anurag means “love” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Anurag a boy or girl name?

Anurag is a boy name.

What origin is the name Anurag?

Anurag comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Anurag?

Anurag first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #3572 in 1974, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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