Anam Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-nahm / ˈɑː.næmArabic; Urdu
Meaning
Arabic: 'soul' or 'spirit'; Urdu: 'the one who is loved'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Anam is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Urdu-speaking cultures. It is often associated with positive attributes such as love and spirituality. In Islamic tradition, names that reflect positive qualities are favored. The name is relatively popular in South Asian countries.
Trend Summary
The name Anam has seen moderate popularity in recent years, particularly within South Asian communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Anamika
International Variants
- Anam (Arabic)
- Anam (Urdu)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Anam was first seen in the United States in 1987. Anam has ranked as high as #1197 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Anam has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Anam (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 25 |