Ani
Ani is a girl's name of Armenian origin.
Meaning
Beautiful or city of Ani (Armenian); clear or light wind (Hawaiian); grace (as a short form of Anna).
Origin and history
Ani is a given name with strong roots in Armenian culture, named after the ancient capital city of Ani. It is also used in Hawaiian culture, where it means glass, clear, or to wave, and serves as a diminutive for names like Anna in English. In the United States, it is a relatively rare but steadily used feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
3,183 babies in the United States have been named Ani since 1880. It ranks #3152 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1664.
States where it is most popular
- CA (77.7 %)
- NY (7.7 %)
- TX (3 %)
- MA (2.4 %)
- IL (1.8 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 116 |
| 1980-1990 | 269 |
| 1990-2000 | 485 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,038 |
| 2010-2019 | 797 |
| 2020-2029 | 437 |
Famous people named Ani
- Ani DiFranco: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Ani was the magnificent capital of Medieval Bagratid Armenia, known historically as the City of 1,001 Churches.
- Beyond its Armenian origin, Ani is also a traditional word and name in Hawaiian and Slavic contexts.