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Anari

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Pronounced ə-NAR-ee /əˈnɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: Modern American coinage in the -ari family (echoing Amari/Anaya); no fixed root; loosely linked to Persian/Hindi anar, 'pomegranate'Low

In 30 seconds: Soft and modern, Anari pairs an An- opening with the popular -ari ending heard in Amari and Khamari — a gentle, contemporary invention.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningModern American coinage in the -ari family (echoing Amari/Anaya); no fixed root; loosely linked to Persian/Hindi anar, 'pomegranate'
U.S. rank (2025)#2100 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births89 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,095

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519952025

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

Anari is a contemporary American coinage in the fast-growing -ari sound family (Amari, Khamari, Anaya). It carries no fixed historical root; a few families also link it loosely to Persian and Hindi anar, 'pomegranate.'

Almost unrecorded before the 2010s — a name built for sound more than for history.

Did you know? The -ari ending powers a whole wave of new names; Anari is one of its softer entries, with a faint garden charm from anar, 'pomegranate' in Persian and Hindi.
Overall data confidence 50%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

AnarieAnnariAnaria

Nicknames

Ana

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If you like Anari…

Amari— a fellow -ari name
Anaya— a companion An- name
Khamari— another -ari coinage
Amara— a fellow lyrical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anari mean?

Anari echoes Amari/Anaya (and matches Japanese 'pomegranate'); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Anari?

It's said ə-NAR-ee /əˈnɑr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anari a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Anari?

Anari is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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