Anahi

Anahi - A very unique female name

Anahi appeared on the charts for the first time in 1980 on position #2907. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Anahi and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Anahi? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Anahi. The baby girl name Anahi was given to 578 baby girls in 2025, ranking #488 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,255 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Anahi peaked in popularity 20 years ago in 2006 on position 285.

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Anahi is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Anahi is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #145 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #1,226.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Anahi is where you live.

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Anahi origin and meaning

Guaraní (Paraguay and Argentina) — detailed origin disputed

Uncertain — the name of a Guaraní legendary heroine, linked in folklore to the ceiba (kapok) flower; a precise linguistic gloss is not established

Anahí comes from Guaraní legend: a young woman transformed, in the folk tale, into the ceiba tree with its red flowers, a national symbol in Paraguay and Argentina. The legend is beloved but is a story about the name, not a proven etymology. In the US the name is carried by Spanish-speaking families and by telenovela and pop star Anahí.

Origin uncertain

Anahi is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Anahi, pop culture references for the name Anahi and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Anahi

We've found the following names that sound similar to Anahi, sorted by popularity.

Anna / Amy / Ann / Anne / Annie / Ana / Aimee / Amaya / Aniyah / Anya /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Anahi

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Anahi a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Anahi?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-nah-EE · /ɑnɑˈi/

Around the world

• Anahí (Spanish) — The original accented spelling used across Latin America.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Ana

Famous bearers

• Anahí — Mexican singer and actress, member of RBD; her name is spelled Anahí with the accent US records omit (b. 1983) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Anahi brings a lyrical Latin American heritage name with a folk-heroine story and a striking final -í sound. It is familiar across the Spanish-speaking world and distinctive in English.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often say an-uh-HEE or AN-uh-hy — the ah-nah-EE stress needs teaching, and the accent is dropped in US records.