Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Anab since 2000
Babies named Anab per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2010, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anab's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Anab is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 2000. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its popularity peaked in 2018, though usage has been declining since 2013. The name is given to about 1 in every million baby girls in recent years, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name's exact origins are unclear, but it may be a creative respelling of Annab. Parents drawn to short, melodic names like Aria or Lila may find Anab appealing.
The name Anab first appeared in U.S. records around 2000. It may be a respelling of Annab, which itself is a variant of Anna or Hannah, but the connection is not firmly established. It could also be a modern invented name.
Sibling names for Anab
Names that share Anab's style, for a brother or sister.
