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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Anime — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Anilyah|Anina
JapaneseGirl→ Stable

Anime

AH-nee-may · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13616 in 2021

Peak: #13616 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13616 in 2021

Peak: #13616 in 2021

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

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20092021

Rank #13616 · Rising since 2009

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

Anime 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
JapaneseModernPop CultureGender-Neutral Leaning Girl3-syllableContemporaryCreativeAnime/Manga InfluenceEmerging Trend
STRONG
High confidence

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

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Anime at a Glance
Meaning:From Japanese 'anime,' referring to hand-drawn or computer animation. Used as a given name to convey creativity, modernity, and passion for animated storytelling.
Language root:Japanese · animé (animation)
Peak rank:#13616 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Anime · Overview
Summary

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

Search interest: 74/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Modern · Whimsical character
Anime carries a playful, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
anime.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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