Anani

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Pronounced ah-NAH-nee /ɑˈnɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Hebrew Anani, 'a cloud; my cloud (the protection of God)', and the Akan Anani, 'a fourth-born child'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A cloud; fourth-born: Anani is Hebrew 'a cloud' / Akan 'fourth-born'. Lyrical, cultural, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'ah-NAH-nee').

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Origin LowHebrew, Akan

MeaningVariously the Hebrew Anani, 'a cloud; my cloud (the protection of God)', and the Akan Anani, 'a fourth-born child'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6937 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 319

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Anani comes variously from the Hebrew Anani, 'a cloud; my cloud' (a biblical name linked to God's protective cloud), and the Akan Anani, 'a fourth-born child' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, cultural name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Hebraist and West African families. Rare, a-cloud-and-fourth-born at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Anani means 'a cloud; my cloud' in Hebrew (linked to God's protective cloud) and 'a fourth-born child' in the Akan day-naming tradition — a lyrical, cultural name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'ah-NAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Anani — routes layered

Variations

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Nicknames

Nani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anani mean?

Anani is variously Hebrew 'a cloud; my cloud' and Akan 'a fourth-born child'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Anani?

It's said ah-NAH-nee /ɑˈnɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anani a boy or girl name?

Anani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Anani?

Anani is a rare name in the U.S.