Ani
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ani first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 5 babies have been named Ani in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ani is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,947 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,947
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ani is also used as a girl name, ranked #2331.
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About the Name Ani
Ani is a boy name .
Is Ani a boy or girl name? Ani is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,947 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,331. Ani is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ani is currently ranked #42,947 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ani include Anibal, Anias, Anish, Anik, Anirudh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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