Anibal
Pronunciation: [ AN-ihb-uhl ]
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Anibal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 22 babies have been named Anibal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anibal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,613 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,613
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Anibal
Anibal is a girl name .
Is Anibal a boy or girl name? Anibal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,613 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,427. Anibal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Anibal is currently ranked #46,613 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anibal include Ani, Anib, Aniby, Anibie, Any, Anie, and Anikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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