Anahi
Anahi is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Anahí, referring to the flower of the ceibo tree.
Origin and history
Anahi is a name of Indigenous South American (Guaraní) origin, derived from a legendary Guaraní warrior princess associated with the red flower of the ceibo tree. It gained widespread popularity in Spanish-speaking regions before gaining traction in the United States. In recent decades, it has maintained a steady presence as a distinctive feminine name in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
19,359 babies in the United States have been named Anahi since 1880. It ranks #1084 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #536.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.1 %)
- TX (26.6 %)
- IL (6 %)
- AZ (5.6 %)
- FL (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 206 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,026 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,657 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,083 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,369 |
Famous people named Anahi
- Anahí: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- In South American folklore, Anahí was an Indigenous Guaraní woman whose spirit transformed into the red ceibo flower.
- The ceibo flower associated with the name Anahí is the official national flower of Argentina and Uruguay.