How Many People Are Named Anahit?
Complete statistics for the name Anahit: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Anahit is an ancient Armenian name rooted in the goddess of fertility and wisdom, and it's beautifully rare in the United States. Only about 374 people living in America today carry this name, meaning roughly 1 in 881,943 Americans share it. The name peaked in 2004 with 23 births, and a striking 82% of bearers are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 traditionally represents ambition, authority, and material mastery. It's associated with strong leadership energy and a natural drive toward achievement and personal power.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 378 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Anahit Through the Generations
Anahit didn't appear on U.S. birth records in any meaningful way until the late 1990s, making it a genuinely modern arrival on American soil. It's a name that reflects growing Armenian diaspora communities and a renewed interest in cultural heritage names. The peak year came in 2004, when 23 babies received the name, and usage has remained stable since then rather than fading away. Looking at the age breakdown, 310 of the 374 living bearers are under 30, while 68 fall between ages 30 and 60, and there aren't any bearers over 60. That lopsided split tells us this name was virtually unknown to earlier American generations. With an average bearer age of just 19, Anahit sits firmly in the young-millennial and Gen-Z space. On the world stage, it ranks #17,460 with 53,544 living bearers globally, and it's most common in Armenia, where the name carries deep mythological significance. In the U.S., it remains very rare but culturally resonant for families preserving their Armenian roots.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Anahit's Armenian roots
📄 About the Name Anahit
How Many People Have the Name Anahit?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 374 people in the United States currently share the name Anahit. That works out to roughly 1 in every 881,943 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Anahit a Common or Rare Name?
Anahit is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Anahit Mean?
Anahit means "Goddess of fertility and wisdom" and comes from Armenian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Anahit in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Anahit Most Popular?
The name Anahit reached peak popularity in 2004, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Anahit?
Approximately 374 people named Anahit live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 378. That works out to roughly 1 in 881,943 Americans.
Is Anahit a rare name?
Anahit is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 881,943 Americans has this name.
What does the name Anahit mean?
Anahit means "Goddess of fertility and wisdom" and comes from Armenian origins.
Is Anahit more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Anahit are male and 100% are female.
When was Anahit most popular?
Anahit peaked in 2004 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.