Girl · #5,891 in 2026

Anilah

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

Current Rank

#5,891

Peak Rank

#3,778 (2012)

Total Babies

532

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2026

Last Year

2012

Peak Year

#3778

Peak Rank

532

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Anilah

Anilah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 40 Anilahs were born — ranking #3,853 that year. As of 2026, Anilah ranks #5,891 for baby girls with 20 births, holding steady (+0%). In total, more than 532 Anilahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Anilah

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

Anila
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Annals
Annal
Annulled
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Analysts
Anil

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anilah

What does the name Anilah mean?

Anilah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Anilah in 2026?

In 2026, Anilah ranks #5,891 among girls' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Anilah most popular?

Anilah reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #3,778 that year with 40 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Anilah most popular?

Anilah has historically been most popular in Illinois, Georgia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Anilah.

Is Anilah a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Anilah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anilah include Rozalyn, Audris, Karaline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Anilah

Anilah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 532 births in the dataset. Anilah's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #3,778. Use the chart and map above to compare Anilah'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.