Baby Name Popularity Profile

Anahi

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Anahi.

✦ Coral tree flower or immortal 🌍 Other, Persian nature mythological
National Rank (2025) #482
All-Time Peak Rank #290 Achieved 2006
Total U.S. Births 19,359 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1976 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 1,142 births in 2006
💡 The Anahi Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Coral tree flower or immortal
Language Origin Other, Persian
Origin Type multiple
Has independent origins in Guaraní (associated with the Anahí flower legend) and Persian (derived from Anahita, meaning 'immortal' or 'pure').
Common Nicknames
Ana
Pronunciation: ah-nah-EE
Themes & Categories
nature mythological
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Anahi

According to SSA data, Anahi achieved its highest historical rank of #290 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 1,142 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 33.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 44 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Anahi across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +33.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,142 births in 2006
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 14 yrs
Registry Streak 44 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 18
1980s: 206
1990s: 2,026
2000s: 8,657
2010s: 5,083
2020s: 3,369

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables A-na-hi
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Arizona, Texas, California, New Mexico
States with Data 37
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #238 298 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #236 1,010 2001 +16.0% Growth
Texas #207 4,795 2006 +33.1% Growth
California #193 5,787 2006 +47.0% Growth
New Mexico #145 304 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #300 528 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #630 217 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #514 384 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #314 1,090 2001 +25.9% Growth
Idaho #408 78 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #868 576 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #500 177 2003 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #801 436 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 125 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 184 2007 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #733 361 2006 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #950 222 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #400 55 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #340 76 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #827 156 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #622 127 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #947 114 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1092 387 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 74 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #827 70 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 43 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1226 118 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 39 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee Unranked 55 2004 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 34 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 46 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio Unranked 28 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania Unranked 31 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 5 2001 Insufficient historical volume

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