Anahita
Every Anahita since 1979 — 492 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anahita
Anahita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,920 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 492 American babies have been named Anahita. Its peak came in 2020, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anahita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anahita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,920 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,004 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,271 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,250 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,197 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,178 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,443 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,541 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,842 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,681 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,481 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,739 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,063 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,605 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,664 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9,840 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,519 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,135 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,702 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,902 |
| 2005 | 9 | #10,985 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,702 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,034 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,414 |
| 2001 | 15 | #6,980 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,578 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,329 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,739 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,459 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anahita in 2025?
Anahita ranked #7,920 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anahita?
492 babies have been named Anahita in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anahita most popular?
Anahita peaked in 2020, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Anahita a boy or girl name?
Anahita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anahita rising or falling?
Anahita is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.