Rising since 1999, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Anaeli since 1994
Babies named Anaeli per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 91 |
Meaning & origin
Anaeli is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1994, remaining rare but gradually growing in use. Its peak year so far was 2025, when it ranked 5,917th, with approximately 1 in 80,363 girls receiving the name. The name has followed a rising trajectory, especially since 1999, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor melodic, invented names blending familiar elements like Ana and the suffix -eli. While no top states are associated with Anaeli, its appeal lies in its soft sound and contemporary feel, fitting easily alongside names like Aria and Mateo.
Anaeli is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining elements from names such as Ana and -eli (a fashionable suffix found in names like Annelie or Noeli). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, reflecting the trend of creating melodic, feminine-sounding names with familiar components.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Eli, Ellie
Sibling names for Anaeli
Names that share Anaeli's style, for a brother or sister.
