Anil

Boy name

Anil has been given to 1,160 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It peaked in 1989.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,160

Peak year

1989 (46 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1959

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Anil — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Aniagirl

3,315 babies since 1968

Anigirl

3,188 babies since 1958

Akilboy

2,147 babies since 1970

Anelgirl

2,141 babies since 1971

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Justinoboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Anil?

Anil has been given to 1,160 babies in the U.S. since 1959. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Anil peak?

Anil peaked in 1989, when 46 babies were given the name.

Is Anil a girl or boy name?

Anil is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Anil are boys).

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