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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Anni — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Annette|Annia
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Anni

AH-nee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#8461
↑↑ Surging
#8461
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#7008 in 2022
5yr change
+573 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 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)20202024

Rank #8461 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Anni

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8461

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+573 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticGirlClassic2-syllableVintageDiminutiveGrace-relatedInternationalSimpleTimeless
Character
graceful presence
STRONG
High confidence

Anni is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8461 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +573 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8461 · very rare
Anni at a Glance
Meaning:From Celtic roots meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. Often used as a diminutive of Anna, connecting to names of noble and spiritual significance.
Language root:Celtic · Gaelic
Peak rank:#7008 in 2022
5yr change:+573 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Anni Frid Lyngstad
ABBA singer
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Anni · Overview
Summary

Anni is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8461 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Anni scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 573 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Vintage character
Anni carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Anni is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
anni.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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