Anai
Anai is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Answer, or associated with the flower of the ceibo tree in Guaraní legend.
Origin and history
Anai is a given name of South American Indigenous origin, widely recognized from the Guaraní language and associated with the ceibo flower legend. It is also used as a modern variation or truncation of names like Anahí or Ana. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,327 babies in the United States have been named Anai since 1880. It ranks #3652 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.1 %)
- TX (26.1 %)
- FL (6.9 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- NY (3.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 56 |
| 1990-2000 | 562 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,148 |
| 2010-2019 | 374 |
| 2020-2029 | 187 |
Fun facts
- In South American folklore, Anahí (often rendered Anai) was a brave warrior woman who was transformed into the red blossom of the ceibo tree.
- Over 2,300 girls in the United States have been given the name Anai since 1880, maintaining a steady but uncommon presence.