Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Anaid since 1989
Babies named Anaid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 127 |
| 2000s | 186 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Anaid is a rare and distinctive name with dual origins. As a variant of the ancient Armenian name Anahit, it means 'flowering almond tree' and carries mythological associations with the goddess of fertility and healing. Alternatively, it is a modern English backward spelling of Diana, giving it a subtle feminist edge. First recorded in the United States in 1989, Anaid reached its peak ranking at 8,860 in 2006. As of 2025, it remains a highly unusual choice, with only about 1 in every 146,115 newborns receiving the name, placing it among the least common names in the data. Its trajectory has been stable, and it is used almost exclusively for girls.
The name Anaid most likely derives from the Armenian goddess Anahit, whose name means 'flowering almond tree' and who was associated with fertility, wisdom, and healing. In modern English contexts, Anaid also appears as a feminist spelling variety of the name Diana when written backward, a usage seen in some 20th-century literature. The name gained modest use in the United States beginning in the late 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Ana
Sibling names for Anaid
Names that share Anaid's style, for a brother or sister.
