Anai
3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Hebrew / Spanish ◈ 3 syllables
"Grace, favor"

From Hebrew / Spanish

Anai is a spelling variant of Anais, the French and Spanish form of Anna — ultimately from the Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Anai at a glance
MeaningGrace, favor
OriginHebrew / Spanish
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#4840
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Origin & history of Anai
1
Hebrew / Spanish roots
Anai is a spelling variant of Anais, the French and Spanish form of Anna — ultimately from the Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor. The Anai spelling, without the final -s, has been particularly popular in Hispanic American communities. As an American given name, Anai peaked in 2005 alongside the broader American interest in feminine names with biblical Hebrew roots and international Spanish-Latin flavor.
2
Root name
The root form of Anai is Anais — meaning Grace, favor.
3
Modern usage
Anai remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Anai?
2005 peak year
At its height in 2005, Anai reached #1,500 nationally — 139 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 2000s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Anai is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #4,840) with about 30 babies named Anai each year. Anai's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 2,298 babies have been registered as Anai since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
139 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,500)
30 Avg. per year
(last decade)
300 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,298 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #4,840) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Anai
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.
🔍Deeply curious
📚Knowledgeable
🌙Introspective
🦋Independent
A1
N5
A1
I9
Sum: 16 → Life path 7
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Personality of Anai
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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