Anani
Every Anani since 1999 — 346 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anani
Anani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,166 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 346 American babies have been named Anani. Its peak came in 2021, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,166 | 6 | #10,782 |
| 2024 | 16 | #6,964 | — | — |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,983 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,453 | — | — |
| 2021 | 16 | #6,989 | 6 | #10,883 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,015 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,176 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,543 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,013 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #10,943 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,651 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,060 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,083 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,246 | — | — |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,874 | — | — |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,926 | — | — |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,087 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,015 | — | — |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,415 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #9,951 | — | — |
| 2005 | 8 | #11,909 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,708 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,037 | — | — |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,198 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,181 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,197 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anani in 2025?
Anani ranked #7,166 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anani?
346 babies have been named Anani in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anani most popular?
Anani peaked in 2021, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Anani a boy or girl name?
Anani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anani rising or falling?
Anani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.