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Ani

OriginHawaiian; Igbo
Meaning"beautiful"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

US rank · girls#2961

2025 SSA

About Ani

Folk singer DiFranco popularized this simple, appealing form. In Igbo mythology, Ani is one of the names of the goddess of the earth, fertility, creativity, and morality.

Ani is also given to boys.

Pronounced AH-nee.

As of October 2026, Ani ranked #12476 in US births in 2007 SSA.

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  • Angela Maria "Ani" DiFrancoGirl

    American singer,songwriter

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    Armenian violinist living in Scotland

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  • Ani Lorak (born Karolina Miroslavivna Kuiek)Girl

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  • Ani PachenGirl

    Tibetan Buddhist revolutionary

  • Ani PhyoGirl

    American organic chef and author

  • Ani TakidzeGirl

    Georgian pianist

Ani in pop culture

  • AniGirl

    species of cuckoo

  • Anidori Kilandra Taliana "Ani" IsileeGirl

    main character in "The Goose Girl" by Shannon Hale

  • Antigone "Ani" BezzeridesGirl

    character on TV's "True Detective"

  • Anakin "Ani" Skywalker aka Darth VaderGirl

    male character in Star Wars

  • Alex & AniGirl

    American jewelry company known for their collectible bangles

  • AniGirl

    ruined medieval Armenian city

  • Ani MellsGirl

    character in The Scorge by Jennifer A. Nielsen

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