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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aani — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aang|Aania
SanskritGirl→ Stable

Aani

AH-nee · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13458 in 2023

Peak: #13458 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13458 in 2023

Peak: #13458 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Aani scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Sanskrit originSouth AsianMeaning-drivenShort form2-syllableGirl nameModern usageEndearmentCultural
Character
artistic expressionspiritual depthgentle strengthcreative visionnurturing presence
STRONG
High confidence

Aani is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Aani at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'mother' or 'beloved', a term of endearment used in South Asian cultures.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#13458 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AniAnnieAnyaAnviAmara◈Aria
Similar Style
AditiAnanya◈Arya◈Navi◈Kavi◈
Works well with
ArjunDevIshaRaviPriyaAdityaNiyaKaran
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Aani · Overview
Summary

Aani is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful · Modern character
Aani carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
aani.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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