Anni - girls name

Anni name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 67%

Anni name meaning:

The name Anni, predominantly used for boys in this context, is not a common choice. However, it's essential to note that names often transcend cultural and gender boundaries. Anni is traditionally recognized as a diminutive or affectionate form of longer names, such as Aniruddha in Sanskrit, meaning "unobstructed" or "unstoppable," or it can be seen in Finnish or Nordic cultures as a variant of names like Anselm, meaning "god's helmet."

In essence, the meaning behind the name Anni, when chosen for a boy, may vary significantly depending on the cultural or familial significance attached to it. It might symbolize strength, freedom, or protection, drawing from its roots in different languages and traditions. Names carry the weight of identity and heritage, and Anni, with its gentle sound yet potentially powerful meanings, offers a unique blend of softness and strength, making it a memorable choice for a boy.

Origin: German

Variant of Hebrew Hannah meaning favor, grace.

Related names

Hebrew , Absolon, Anneke, Anneli , Anni , Efraim , Efran, Efren, Elija , Ephrem, Itzhak, Jerico, Jordain, Jordell, Jorden, Jordi , Jordon , Jordy , Jourdaine, Jourdan, Jourdon, Noemi , Noemie , Susana, Susanne, Susy, Suzan, Suzanna

Other girls names beginning with A

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 1866 out of 5581

15 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    37
  • 5yrs

    -450
  • 1yr

    -93

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Anni

The graph below shows the popularity of the girls's name Anni from all the UK baby name statistics available. It's a quick easy way to see the trend for Anni in 2024