Declining since 2004, #2,957 for girls today.
Popularity of Ani since 1958
Babies named Ani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 269 |
| 1990s | 485 |
| 2000s | 1,038 |
| 2010s | 797 |
| 2020s | 437 |
Meaning & origin
Ani is a short, melodic name with multiple cultural roots. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's baby name charts in 1958, ranking 2,957th in 2025 with about 1 in 28,701 girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2007, but it has been gradually declining in use since 2004. The name is most popular in California, which may reflect its Hawaiian and Asian influences. Ani's simplicity and cross-cultural appeal make it a distinctive choice that feels both modern and timeless.
The name Ani has multiple possible origins. It may be a Hebrew name meaning 'beautiful', or a Hawaiian name meaning 'beautiful' or 'smooth'. In Armenian, Ani is the name of a medieval capital city. The name has also been used as a short form of Anna or Anastasia in various cultures.
Where Ani is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ani” around the world
Where Ani lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Ani
Names that share Ani's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mia, Nina, Lila, Kai, Talia, Halia, Lalani, Lasha, Arpi, Lilit, Ly, Maleni, Nairi, Taline, Leeani, Leilahni, Lusine, Nareh, Seda, Talar
Brothers: Asa, Leo, Noa, Eli, Koa, Armen, Levon, Hayk, Maki, Narek, Sarkis, Zaven, Andranik, Areg, Davit, Hagop, Hakop, Harout, Samvel, Vahan, Vahe, Vartan, Ashot, Garo, Gevorg, Haik, Mikayel, Nareg, Sevag, Suren, Tigran
