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Aanshi

AHN-shee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern variant of Anshi or a respelling of Anshi, with no widely agreed-upon meaning.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,107
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 178,585 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021, #10,107 for girls today.

Popularity of Aanshi since 2007

Babies named Aanshi per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6121820102020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s15
2010s86
2020s75

Meaning & origin

Aanshi is a contemporary name that entered U.S. records in 2007, reflecting a broader trend of newly invented or creatively respelled names. Its most popular year was 2021, but it has since been declining in use. With a rank of 10,107 in 2025, it remains quite uncommon, given to about 1 in every 178,585 newborns. The name has not been notably popular in any specific state. Its origins are unclear, likely a modern formation, which makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name.

Aanshi appears to be a modern coinage, likely inspired by names like Anshi (a Hindi word for 'blessing') or as a creative respelling. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007, suggesting a recent invention rather than a name with ancient roots.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Anshi

Sibling names for Aanshi

Names that share Aanshi's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aanshi mean?
The meaning of Aanshi is uncertain. It may be a modern variant of Anshi, which in Hindi can mean 'blessing,' but this is not definitively established.
How popular is the name Aanshi?
Aanshi is a rare name in the United States. As of the most recent data, it ranked 10,107th in 2025, with approximately 1 in 178,585 newborns given that name.
Is Aanshi a boy's or girl's name?
Aanshi is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.