Anatoliy
Anatoly is a common Russian and Ukrainian masculine given name, derived from the Greek name Anatolios (Ἀνατόλιος), meaning "he of the sunrise", from ἀνατολή anatolē, "sunrise".
- Russian
- Ukrainian
Meaning & Origin of Anatoliy
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Anatoly is a common Russian and Ukrainian masculine given name, derived from the Greek name Anatolios (Ἀνατόλιος), meaning "he of the sunrise", from ἀνατολή anatolē, "sunrise".
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- Russian
- Ukrainian
The Story of Anatoliy
Anatoliy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 10 Anatoliys were born — ranking #7,427 that year. As of 2026, Anatoliy ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 55 Anatoliys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Variants & Related Forms of Anatoliy
Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Anatoliy. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Notable people named Anatoliy
A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.
- Anatoly (born 1999), Ukrainian weightlifter
- Anatoli Agrofenin (born 1980), Russian footballer
- Anatolii Brezvin (born 1956), Ukrainian businessman, politician, and ice hockey executive
- Anatoly Ivanovich Akishin (born 1926), Soviet-Russian scientist
- Anatoli Aslamov (born 1953), Russian football coach
- Anatoli Balaluyev (born 1976), Russian footballer
- Anatoly Balchev (born 1946), Russian composer and actor
- Anatoli Bashashkin (1924–2002), Russian footballer
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Names that sound like Anatoliy
Phonetically similar names — useful when Anatoliy is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anatoliy
What does the name Anatoliy mean?
What is the origin of the name Anatoliy?
How popular is Anatoliy in 2026?
When was Anatoliy most popular?
Is Anatoliy a unisex name?
What names go well with Anatoliy?
What are nicknames or variants of Anatoliy?
About the name Anatoliy
Anatoliy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 55 births in the dataset. Anatoliy's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #7,427. Use the chart and map above to compare Anatoliy's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 2006 →
- Names of the 2000s →
- Names starting with "A" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
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.