Bliss, happiness, and joy
Derived from the Sanskrit word for bliss, Ananda is a significant concept in Indian philosophy representing a state of spiritual ecstasy. In Buddhist tradition, it was the name of one of the primary attendants of the Buddha, known for his great memory.
Less common today
Ananda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,487 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The primary attendant and first cousin of Gautama Buddha
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