Ani
Every Ani since 1958 — 3,188 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ani
Ani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,961 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 3,188 American babies have been named Ani. Its peak came in 2007, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ani 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 | 56 | #2,961 | — | — |
| 2024 | 80 | #2,310 | — | — |
| 2023 | 73 | #2,447 | — | — |
| 2022 | 79 | #2,347 | — | — |
| 2021 | 68 | #2,559 | — | — |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,219 | — | — |
| 2019 | 83 | #2,217 | — | — |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,613 | — | — |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,512 | — | — |
| 2016 | 93 | #2,093 | — | — |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,353 | — | — |
| 2014 | 101 | #1,968 | — | — |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,367 | — | — |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,658 | — | — |
| 2011 | 82 | #2,276 | — | — |
| 2010 | 79 | #2,387 | — | — |
| 2009 | 107 | #1,949 | — | — |
| 2008 | 107 | #1,967 | — | — |
| 2007 | 122 | #1,761 | 5 | #12,477 |
| 2006 | 107 | #1,895 | — | — |
| 2005 | 116 | #1,707 | — | — |
| 2004 | 115 | #1,686 | — | — |
| 2003 | 110 | #1,721 | — | — |
| 2002 | 92 | #1,917 | — | — |
| 2001 | 73 | #2,212 | — | — |
| 2000 | 89 | #1,904 | — | — |
| 1995 | 56 | #2,348 | — | — |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,739 | — | — |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,521 | — | — |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,861 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,522 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,032 | — | — |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,209 | — | — |
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Famous people named Ani
- Ani Lorak Singer · b. 1978
- Ani DiFranco Musician · b. 1970
- Ani Choying Drolma Singer · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ani in 2025?
Ani ranked #2,961 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ani?
3,188 babies have been named Ani in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ani most popular?
Ani peaked in 2007, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Ani a boy or girl name?
Ani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ani rising or falling?
Ani has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Ani?
Well-known people named Ani include Ani Lorak (singer), Ani DiFranco (musician), Ani Choying Drolma (singer).