Anthani
A feminine given name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Anthani. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Anthani today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anthani births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anthani. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anthani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,489
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Anthani: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Anthani 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 Anthani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Anthani
The given name Anthani has its roots in the ancient Dravidian language of Tamil, spoken predominantly in the southern regions of India. It is derived from the Tamil word "Anthana," which means "the unending one" or "the eternal one." This name is believed to have originated during the classical period of Tamil literature, between the 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE.
Anthani was a relatively uncommon name in ancient Tamil literature, but it did find mentions in a few religious texts and historical records. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Sangam literature, a collection of ancient Tamil poems and writings dating back to the early centuries of the common era. In these texts, Anthani is mentioned as the name of a minor deity worshipped by certain communities in the Tamil region.
During the medieval period, between the 6th and 13th centuries CE, the name Anthani gained some popularity among the Tamil Brahmin community. Several historical records from this period mention individuals bearing this name, primarily from the priestly class. One notable figure was Anthani Acharya, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 9th century CE and authored several treatises on Vedic philosophy and Tamil grammar.
In the later centuries, the name Anthani became more widespread, although it remained relatively uncommon compared to other popular Tamil names. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Anthani Mudaliar, a prominent Tamil scholar and social reformer who lived in the 19th century (1822-1890). He was known for his efforts in promoting education and social progress among the Tamil community.
Another notable figure was Anthani Narayanasamy (1870-1947), a influential politician and freedom fighter from the Indian independence movement. He played a crucial role in the non-cooperation movement against British colonial rule and was imprisoned several times for his activism.
In the 20th century, Anthani Krishnaswami (1907-1972) was a renowned Tamil writer and playwright. His works, which explored societal issues and human relationships, were highly acclaimed and had a significant impact on modern Tamil literature.
While the name Anthani has its origins in ancient Tamil culture, it has also been adopted by other communities in various parts of India and across the world. However, its use remains relatively rare, and it is primarily associated with the Tamil linguistic and cultural heritage.
People
Anthani + last name combinations
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FAQ
Anthani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anthani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anthani 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Anthani a common name?
We classify Anthani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anthani most popular?
The single biggest year for Anthani was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anthani is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Anthani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anthani a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anthani in the SSA data are male. 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 Anthani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anthani 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 Anthani 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Anthani?
Want to know how many people share the name Anthani? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.