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Anahi

Meaning
Meaning uncertain; associated with the Guaraní legend of Anahí
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Meaning & origin

What does Anahi mean?

Anahi means “Meaning uncertain; associated with the Guaraní legend of Anahí”.

Anahi is usually written Anahí in Spanish and is associated with a Guaraní legend about a young woman and the ceibo tree. The story gives the name a significant cultural association, but it does not establish that the name literally means “ceibo flower.” Its exact linguistic meaning remains uncertain. Proposed translations such as “maize” or “immaculate” should not be treated as settled simply because they appear in name lists.

The accent in Anahí indicates stress on the final syllable in Spanish. Mexican singer and actress Anahí provides another familiar association beyond the legend. Ana is a possible nickname, though Anna and Ana have a separate history. Parents drawn to Anahi can value its sound and storytelling connection without needing an overly confident dictionary translation.

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  • Anahí
Popularity & trends

How popular is Anahi?

United States · 2025

Explore how often Anahi is used and how its ranking has changed.

US girls rank
#482
2025 · #1 is most popular
Girls named Anahi
623
Recorded births in 2025
Change in births
7.6%
Fewer than 2024

Anahi over time

United States · Girls

Girls
Yearly data & usage

Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.

Anahi: United States birth counts and ranks
YearUsageUS rankBirths
2025Girls#482623
2024Girls#466674
2023Girls#465663
2022Girls#565535
2021Girls#699413
2020Girls#629461
2019Girls#644451
2018Girls#609497
2017Girls#619485
2016Girls#578536
2015Girls#617468
2014Girls#633452

Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.

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