Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Anyi since 2001
Babies named Anyi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Anyi is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001. It reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking 10,917 in 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 200,908 births. The name has shown stable usage in the 2020s. While its exact origins are unclear, it is likely a fresh creation or a variant of the cross-cultural name Ani. Anyi has not been among the top names in any state, reflecting its rarity and contemporary appeal.
Anyi first appears in U.S. birth records in 2001, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Ani, a name with multiple origins (Hebrew meaning 'answer' or Japanese meaning 'peace'), or a combination of the fashionable prefix 'An-' and suffix '-i'. Its brevity and vowel ending align with popular trends for girls' names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ani
Variants: Ani
Sibling names for Anyi
Names that share Anyi's style, for a brother or sister.
