Boy · #5,017 in 2026

Anir

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

Current Rank

#5,017

Peak Rank

#4,568 (2022)

Total Babies

159

5-Yr Trend

+87%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#4568

Peak Rank

159

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Anir

Anir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 22 Anirs were born — ranking #4,568 that year. As of 2026, Anir ranks #5,017 for baby boys with 19 births, rising sharply (+87% over the past five years). In total, more than 159 Anirs 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+

No data

Names that sound like Anir

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

Anor
Anar
Anr
Amor
Ammar
Ammer
Amur
Honor
Enter
Owner
Honour
Inner

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anir

What does the name Anir mean?

Anir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Anir in 2026?

In 2026, Anir ranks #5,017 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Anir most popular?

Anir reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,568 that year with 22 babies given the name.

Is Anir a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Anir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anir include Zia, Sayan, Maciah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Anir

Anir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 159 births in the dataset. Anir's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,568. Use the chart and map above to compare Anir'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.