Anila
Every Anila since 1979 — 592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anila
Anila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,739 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 592 American babies have been named Anila. Its peak came in 2009, when 29 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 Anila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,739 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,636 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,680 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,657 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,972 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,657 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,193 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,272 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,488 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,008 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,480 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,904 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,908 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,572 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,753 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,870 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,953 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,770 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,247 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,282 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,373 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9,962 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,613 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,311 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,096 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,558 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,894 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,153 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anila in 2025?
Anila ranked #5,739 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anila?
592 babies have been named Anila in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anila most popular?
Anila peaked in 2009, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Anila a boy or girl name?
Anila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anila rising or falling?
Anila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.