Anjali Girl

Popularity: #883 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AHN-jah-lee /ˈʌn.dʒə.li/

Origin: Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning: Sanskrit: 'offering'; Hindi: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Anjali has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, where it is derived from the word 'anjali' (अञ्जलि), which literally means 'offering' or 'salutation.' This term is often associated with the gesture of placing one's palms together in a prayer-like position, symbolizing respect and devotion. The name entered English through the cultural and linguistic exchanges that occurred during the British colonial period in India, where Sanskrit and its derivatives influenced various aspects of language and culture.

Historically, Anjali is significant in Hindu tradition and is often linked to various religious texts and practices. It is mentioned in ancient scriptures, including the Vedas and Upanishads, which date back to the early centuries of the first millennium BCE.

The name is also associated with several deities and is used in rituals, emphasizing its spiritual connotations. The concept of Anjali is further illustrated in classical Indian dance and art, where the gesture of Anjali is depicted as a form of greeting or reverence.

Culturally, Anjali embodies values of respect, humility, and devotion, making it a name that resonates deeply within Hindu communities. It is often given to girls with the hope that they will embody these virtues.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and variations in different languages and regions, reflecting its adaptability and enduring significance across cultures. Anjali's rich historical and cultural background contributes to its lasting presence in the lexicon of names associated with spirituality and grace.

Famous people named Anjali

In this section, you will find notable people named Anjali. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Anjali who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Anjali Patil is an actress best known for Gandu, The Last Resort, and Azaadi Ke Liye.

Anjali Sud is a business executive best known for her role as CEO of Vimeo.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Anjali, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Anjali. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anjali was first seen in the United States in 1964.

Anjali has ranked as high as #1718 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Anjali has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Anjali is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Anjali was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Anjali.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 65 65
2024 74 74
2023 74 74
2022 88 88
2021 80 80
2020 84 84
2019 103 103
2018 97 97
2017 94 94
2016 123 123
2015 149 149
2014 130 130
2013 198 198
2012 177 177
2011 198 198
2010 206 206
2009 229 229
2008 247 247
2007 238 238
2006 251 251
2005 255 255
2004 210 210
2003 231 231
2002 238 238
2001 222 222
2000 230 230
1999 202 202
1998 93 93
1997 80 80
1996 96 96
1995 73 73
1994 53 53
1993 61 61
1992 55 55
1991 28 28
1990 39 39
1989 50 50
1988 46 46
1987 35 35
1986 38 38
1985 45 45
1984 42 42
1983 48 48
1982 37 37
1981 43 43
1980 41 41
1979 48 48
1978 42 42
1977 40 40
1976 22 22
1975 20 20
1974 25 25
1973 31 31
1972 13 13
1971 21 21
1970 26 26
1969 12 12
1968 10 10
1966 5 5
1965 5 5
1964 6 6

Top States for Anjali (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 10
25%
CA 9
23%
FL 9
23%
NJ 7
18%
NC 5
13%