Declining since 2013, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Anilah since 2004
Babies named Anilah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 286 |
| 2020s | 131 |
Meaning & origin
Anilah is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004. Its trajectory has been falling since 2013, though it achieved its peak rank in 2012. With an incidence of approximately 1 in 76,537 newborns in 2025, it remains an uncommon choice. The name's spelling pattern aligns with contemporary feminine naming trends, yet it has not been recorded in any top states, indicating a scattered usage. Parents drawn to Anilah may appreciate its melodic sound and similarity to more established names like Anila or Aniyah, but it carries no deep historical or linguistic roots.
Anilah is a recently coined name, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It appears to be a blend or variation of names like Anila (a feminine form of the Sanskrit Anil, meaning 'air' or 'wind') or Aniyah (a modern elaboration of Ana). The spelling with an 'h' ending aligns with fashionable feminine name trends. Its popularity peaked in 2012 but has since declined, remaining relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani, Lah
Sibling names for Anilah
Names that share Anilah's style, for a brother or sister.
