Anahi is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #482 in 2025 with 623 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 1,142 births ranking #290. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 354.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,580 girls born was named Anahi. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Anahi is a lyrical name with a strong emotional and cultural presence in Spanish-speaking contexts. It feels bright, feminine, and memorable.
The name is often linked to indigenous legend and later became popular in the wider Spanish-speaking world. Its appeal rests on both sound and story, though exact origin accounts differ.