Ani

Ani is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 79 girls in the United States.

Ani at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ani

Ani belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ani first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1686 in 2004, and in 2024 79 babies received the name — 3,125 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ani in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#1686 in 2004
Peak year
2007
Babies named Ani in 2024
79
Total since 1880
3,125

Ani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1449 in 2024
Babies named Ani in 2025
15
Total since 1996
213

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ani mean?

The meaning of Ani is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ani a boy or girl name?

Ani is a girl name. In 2024, 79 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ani?

Ani comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ani?

Ani first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #1686 in 2004, and 79 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].