How Many People Are Named Ani?

Complete statistics for the name Ani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ani
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Ani, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 106,905 Americans today. With only 3,087 people named Ani living in the US, it stands out as a unique choice. The majority, 76%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.

~615
Living in US
1 in 538,942
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Adventurous
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

28,362
Worldwide Bearers
#2,415
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
4,417
🇳🇪 Niger
3,075
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,988
🇷🇴 Romania
1,335
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,152
🇵🇰 Pakistan
996
🇪🇬 Egypt
846
🇳🇵 Nepal
809
🇬🇭 Ghana
787
🇹🇷 Turkey
674

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
3,082 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
2,370
Would be under 30 (76%)
737
Would be 30–60 (24%)
23
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 3,130 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ani Through the Generations

Ani has seen its peak popularity in 2007 with 127 births, but since then, it has been on a slow decline. Today, the average age of someone named Ani is 22, with 2,370 individuals under 30, 737 aged between 30 and 60, and only 23 over 60. This distribution highlights how Ani is predominantly a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new and trendy option.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,266
New York 128
Texas 49
Massachusetts 39
Illinois 30
Michigan 17
New Jersey 16
Ohio 15
Pennsylvania 15
Florida 12

⭐ Famous People Named Ani

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✨ Similar Names to Ani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ani's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Ani

How Many People Have the Name Ani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 615 people in the United States currently share the name Ani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 538,942 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ani a Common or Rare Name?

Ani 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 Ani Mean?

Ani means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ani in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ani Most Popular?

The name Ani reached peak popularity in 2007, with 127 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Ani?

Approximately 615 people named Ani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 615. That works out to roughly 1 in 538,942 Americans.

Is Ani a rare name?

Ani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 538,942 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ani mean?

Ani means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Ani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ani are male and 100% are female.

When was Ani most popular?

Ani peaked in 2007 with 127 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US615
All-Time Births615
1 in X1 in 538,942
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2007
World Rank#2,415
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.