Annahi
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "my thoughts, my inner feelings".
Name Census estimates that about 320 living Americans carry the first name Annahi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Annahi today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Annahi births was 2005 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Annahi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
320
~ 1 in 1,071,107 Americans
Peak year
2005
21 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,264
Tracked since 1988
Census
Annahi in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 274 people with the first name Annahi, which placed it at #31,306 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#31,306
National first-name rank
People counted
274
274 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
95.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Annahi
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Annahi is Hispanic at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Annahi described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Annahi at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.3% · 261
- White1.8% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5% · 4
- Black or African American0.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
Popularity
Annahi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Annahi from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 165 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Annahi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Annahi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Annahis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Annahi
The name Annahi is a fascinating and ancient moniker with roots stretching back to the rich cultural tapestry of the Middle East. Its origins can be traced to the Persian language, where it is believed to have derived from a combination of the words "Anah" and "Hi," collectively translating to "gift of the moon" or "moon's blessing."
In its earliest recorded instances, Annahi appeared in various ancient Persian texts and manuscripts dating back to the 6th century BCE. These writings often mentioned individuals bearing this name, suggesting its widespread usage among the noble classes and aristocracy of the time. The name's celestial connotations likely held deep significance in the astrological beliefs and traditions of the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Annahi can be found in the "Shahnameh," a seminal literary masterpiece composed by the celebrated Persian poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. Within its poetic verses, a character named Annahi is depicted as a bold and valiant warrior, adding a layer of heroic symbolism to the name.
Throughout the centuries, Annahi has been borne by numerous influential figures across the Persian cultural sphere. One notable example is Annahi al-Saffar, a 9th-century military leader and founder of the Saffarian dynasty, who played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the region during his time.
In the realm of literature, the name Annahi gained further prominence through the works of the renowned 13th-century Persian poet Rumi. His poetic compositions often featured characters bearing this moniker, highlighting its enduring significance in the cultural fabric of the era.
Another influential figure bearing the name Annahi was Annahi Khanum, a 16th-century Persian princess and patron of the arts. Her patronage fostered the flourishing of various artistic disciplines, including poetry, calligraphy, and miniature painting, cementing her legacy as a cultural icon of her time.
As the Persian cultural influence spread across the Middle East and Central Asia, the name Annahi also found its way into other languages and traditions. In the 18th century, Annahi Bey, a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat, played a crucial role in fostering political and economic ties between the Ottoman Empire and its neighboring regions.
While the name Annahi has maintained a strong presence throughout its Persian and Middle Eastern roots, it has also transcended cultural boundaries, appearing in various forms across different linguistic and ethnic communities worldwide. Its timeless beauty and celestial connotations have ensured its enduring appeal, solidifying its place in the rich tapestry of global onomastic heritage.
People
Annahi + last name combinations
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Annahi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Annahi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 320 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Annahi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,071,107 US residents.
Is Annahi a common name?
We classify Annahi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 325 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Annahi most popular?
The single biggest year for Annahi was 2005, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Annahi is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Annahi in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 274 people with the name Annahi, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #31,306 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Annahi in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Annahi?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Annahi appears almost entirely female. Of the 274 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Annahi?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Annahi is Hispanic at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Annahi most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Annahi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (261 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Annahi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Annahi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Annahi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Annahi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Annahi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Annahi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Annahi?
You can see how many people share the name Annahi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.