Anilah
Every Anilah since 2004 — 513 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anilah
Anilah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,740 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 513 American babies have been named Anilah. Its peak came in 2012, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Anilah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anilah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,740 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,192 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,259 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,324 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,715 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,894 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,782 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,200 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,528 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,864 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,737 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,787 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,762 |
| 2012 | 40 | #3,859 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,689 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,254 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,551 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,449 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,417 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,513 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,153 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,327 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anilah in 2025?
Anilah ranked #5,740 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anilah?
513 babies have been named Anilah in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anilah most popular?
Anilah peaked in 2012, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Anilah a boy or girl name?
Anilah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anilah rising or falling?
Anilah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.