Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Anshi since 2004
Babies named Anshi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Anshi is a modern American name first recorded in 2004. It has remained relatively uncommon, with a peak rank in 2008 and a stable trajectory since. The name appears most frequently as a girl's name and does not show strong regional popularity in any state. Its origins are uncertain, possibly influenced by South Asian naming traditions or as a creative variation of more established names. Given to roughly 1 in every 200,908 newborns in 2025, Anshi maintains a niche presence in the U.S. naming landscape. The name's clean, melodic sound fits well with contemporary trends favoring soft 'sh' endings and two-syllable structures.
Anshi appears to be a modern given name in the United States, first recorded in 2004. Its formation is unclear, but it may be a respelling or variant of names like Ansha, or an invented name combining a fashionable 'An-' prefix with a soft '-shi' ending. There is no confirmed historical or linguistic derivation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Shi, Ansh
Variants: Ansha, Anshy
Sibling names for Anshi
Names that share Anshi's style, for a brother or sister.
