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Anahit

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Pronounced ah-nah-HEET /ˌɑ.nɑˈhit/Medium

Meaning: From Armenian — Anahit, the ancient goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water (linked to the Persian Anahita, 'immaculate; pure'); we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The goddess of fertility and healing: Anahit is Armenian. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ah-nah-HEET').
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Origin LowArmenian
MeaningFrom Armenian — Anahit, the ancient goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water (linked to the Persian Anahita, 'immaculate; pure'); we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2025)#11005 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 378

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anahit comes from Armenian — Anahit, the ancient goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water (linked to the Persian Anahita, 'immaculate; pure'; we note the goddess). A lyrical, devout name (said 'ah-nah-HEET'; nickname Ana).

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian families. Rare, the-goddess-of-fertility at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Anahit is the ancient Armenian goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water (linked to the Persian Anahita, 'immaculate; pure') — a lyrical, devout name (we note the goddess; said 'ah-nah-HEET').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Anahit — goddess noted

Variations

AnahitaAnait

Nicknames

Ana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anahit mean?

Anahit is the Armenian goddess of fertility, healing, and wisdom (linked to the Persian Anahita, 'pure'). We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Anahit?

It's said ah-nah-HEET /ˌɑ.nɑˈhit/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Anahit a boy or girl name?

Anahit is a girl's name.

How popular is Anahit?

Anahit is a rare name in the U.S.

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