Anjali vs Nihira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Nihira

Girl #2,578 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mist, dew, fog, frost"

Origin: Sanskrit nīhāra

Cultural Roots

Indian South Asian Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,578
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nihi, Hira, Nini

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Popularity Comparison

Anjali Rank #2,441
Nihira Rank #2,578

Anjali is more popular, ranked #2441 vs #2578 for Nihira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anjali ___

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

Nihira ___

  • Nihira Priya
  • Nihira Ananya
  • Nihira Devi
  • Nihira Maya
  • Nihira Lakshmi
  • Nihira Radha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anjali

Arjun Rohan Kavya Priya Rishi

If you choose Nihira

Mihira Arjun Kavya Vivaan Ananya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anjali or Nihira more popular?

Anjali is more popular, ranked #2441 compared to Nihira at #2578 in the United States.

What do Anjali and Nihira mean?

Anjali means "offering, divine tribute" (Sanskrit origin). Nihira means "mist, dew, fog, frost" (Sanskrit nīhāra origin).

Are Anjali and Nihira boy or girl names?

Anjali is primarily a girl name. Nihira is primarily a girl name.

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