Anil: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A breezy name meaning wind, free-spirited and ever moving.
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #8226
- Peak
- #1370 in 1974
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Anil Means
Anil is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A breezy name meaning wind, free-spirited and ever moving.
How Popular Anil Is
Anil currently ranks #8226 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1370 in 1974. It is rising.
Good to Know About Anil
- Anil has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Anil is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Anil
Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Anil
Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Anil.
Questions About Anil
What does Anil mean?
Anil is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. A breezy name meaning wind, free-spirited and ever moving.
How popular is Anil?
Anil currently ranks #8226 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1370 in 1974. It is rising.
Where does Anil come from?
Anil comes from Sanskrit roots. Anil has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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