Ani vs Anjali

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ani

Girl #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Japanese Armenian Indian Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,331
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Anjali

Girl #2,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"offering, divine tribute"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian Nepali Sri Lankan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,441
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anju, Anji, Angi

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Popularity Comparison

Ani Rank #2,331
Anjali Rank #2,441

Ani is more popular, ranked #2331 vs #2441 for Anjali.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ani ___

  • Ani Rose
  • Ani Grace
  • Ani Marie
  • Ani Jade
  • Ani Skye
  • Ani Belle

Anjali ___

  • Anjali Priya
  • Anjali Devi
  • Anjali Radha
  • Anjali Meera
  • Anjali Lakshmi
  • Anjali Kavya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ani

Eli Mia Leo Ava Kai

If you choose Anjali

Arjun Rohan Kavya Priya Rishi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ani or Anjali more popular?

Ani is more popular, ranked #2331 compared to Anjali at #2441 in the United States.

What do Ani and Anjali mean?

Ani means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Anjali means "offering, divine tribute" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ani and Anjali boy or girl names?

Ani is primarily a girl name. Anjali is primarily a girl name.

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