Anil is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #554 in 1998 with 33 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 33 births ranking #554. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 83.3%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 9,408 boys born was named Anil. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.