Is Ani a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ani is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #871 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Ani Girl

Popularity: #871 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Hebrew; Japanese; Indian

Meaning

Hebrew: 'grace'; Japanese: 'new'; Indian: 'one who is full of life'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ani has various cultural origins. In Hebrew, it is often associated with grace and favor. In Japanese, it can signify something new or fresh. In Indian contexts, it is sometimes linked to vitality and liveliness.

Trend Summary

The name Ani has seen a steady but modest presence in the U.S. over recent years.

Similar Names

Alia, Ami, Nia, Kira, Lani, Rina, Tia, Sia

Variants

Annie
Aniya

International Variants

Ani (Japanese)
Anni (Finnish)
Anya (Russian)

Famous people named Ani

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Fictional characters named Ani

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Sibling Suggestions

Ava Mia Lila Zoe Nina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ani was first seen in the United States in 1958. Ani has ranked as high as #1266 nationally which occurred in 2007 and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Ani has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ani (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	26	84%
NC	5	16%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1958	7
1964	6
1965	10
1968	9
1969	9
1970	5
1971	11
1972	8
1973	6
1974	17
1975	8
1976	13
1977	10
1978	21
1979	17
1980	20
1981	25
1982	22
1983	27
1984	30
1985	24
1986	26
1987	30
1988	28
1989	37
1990	42
1991	43
1992	54
1993	52
1994	37
1995	56
1996	50
1997	49
1998	55
1999	47
2000	89
2001	73
2002	92
2003	110
2004	115
2005	116
2006	107
2007	122
2008	107
2009	107
2010	79
2011	82
2012	67
2013	77
2014	101
2015	78
2016	93
2017	71
2018	66
2019	83
2020	81
2021	67
2022	79
2023	73
2024	79