Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Anival

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#4,167 (1990)

Total Babies

283

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

2023

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#4167

Peak Rank

283

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Anival

Anival first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 13 Anivals were born — ranking #4,167 that year. As of 2026, Anival ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 283 Anivals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Anival

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

Animal
Anibal
Nival
Aniva
Anova
Bonneville
Anvil
Interval
Uncivil
Intervale
Awal
Unlevel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Anival

What does the name Anival mean?

Anival is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Anival in 2026?

In 2026, Anival ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Anival most popular?

Anival reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #4,167 that year with 13 babies given the name.

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

Anival has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Anival.

Is Anival a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Anival?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Anival include Charon, Cayle, Darrik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Anival

Anival is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 283 births in the dataset. Anival's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #4,167. Use the chart and map above to compare Anival'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.