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UK girl's name

Anahi

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my delight" or "sweet breath".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Anahi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Anahi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.

This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Anahi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Anahi ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 girls were registered as Anahi.
  • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Anahi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2021

5 births

Estimated living

22

2026

Meaning

What does Anahi mean?

Anahi is a given name of Mexican origin, derived from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs and other Pre-Columbian civilizations in central Mexico. The name is composed of two Nahuatl words: "anah" meaning "to attain" or "to reach," and "huitl" meaning "heart" or "spirit." Thus, the name Anahi can be interpreted to mean "she who attains the heart" or "she who reaches the spirit."

The earliest recorded use of the name Anahi dates back to the 16th century, shortly after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. It is believed that the name was originally given to indigenous women who converted to Christianity, as a way to incorporate their cultural heritage into their new religious identity.

While the name Anahi does not appear in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been associated with various historical figures throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Anahi was Anahi de Cárdenas, a Spanish-Mexican noblewoman who lived in the 17th century and was known for her philanthropic work and support of indigenous communities.

Another notable figure was Anahi Yáñez, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. She was a fierce advocate for land reform and the rights of indigenous peoples.

In the realm of literature, Anahi Giménez Arenillas (1920-2007) was a renowned Spanish-Mexican poet and author, known for her works exploring themes of identity, feminism, and social justice.

In the field of music, Anahi Giovanna Puente Portilla (born 1983) is a Mexican singer, actress, and fashion designer, who rose to fame as a member of the popular Latin pop group Rebelde.

Lastly, Anahi Álvarez-Quiñones (born 1982) is a Puerto Rican-American actress and model, best known for her roles in television shows and films such as "The Young and the Restless" and "Chasing Papi."

While these are just a few examples, the name Anahi has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each adding their own unique stories and contributions to the rich tapestry of Mexican and Latin American culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Anahi over time

The chart below shows babies named Anahi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Anahi, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Anahi
01345200720152024

Decades

Anahi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Anahi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4830 12 3
2010s #5177 7 2
2000s #5201 3 1

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FAQ

Anahi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Anahi in the UK right now?

In 2024, Anahi was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Anahi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Anahi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Anahi?

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "my delight" or "sweet breath".

How many people are called Anahi in the UK?

A total of 22 babies have been registered as Anahi across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.