Boy · #5,462 in 2026

Ahanu

Name: Popularity of the name Ahanu in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ahanu, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,462

Peak Rank

#5,462 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#5462

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ahanu

Ahanu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2010, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 17 Ahanus were born — ranking #5,462 that year. As of 2026, Ahanu ranks #5,462 for baby boys with 17 births, with steady use. In total, more than 57 Ahanus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Ahanu

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ahanu is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ahana
Ohana
Awana
Ayanna
Adonai
Kahani
Ahan
Amano
Mahana
Kahane
Ahima
Aton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ahanu

What does the name Ahanu mean?

Ahanu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ahanu in 2026?

In 2026, Ahanu ranks #5,462 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.

When was Ahanu most popular?

Ahanu reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,462 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Ahanu a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ahanu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Ahanu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ahanu include Shehzad, Amara, Daylyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ahanu

Ahanu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 57 births in the dataset. Ahanu's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,462. Use the chart and map above to compare Ahanu's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.