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.
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Root name
The root form of Anai is
Anais — meaning Grace, favor.
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Modern usage
Anai remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Anai?
2005peak 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 registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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