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Anh

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHN /ˈɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Vietnamese, variously written with characters read 'hero; brave; an elder brother' and 'bright; a flower'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Hero; brave; bright: Anh is Vietnamese. Crisp, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'AHN').
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Origin LowVietnamese
MeaningFrom Vietnamese, variously written with characters read 'hero; brave; an elder brother' and 'bright; a flower'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8304 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 715

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319752025

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

Anh comes from Vietnamese, variously written with characters read 'hero; brave; an elder brother' and 'bright; a flower' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'AHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, hero-and-bright at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anh is Vietnamese, variously written 'hero; brave; an elder brother' and 'bright; a flower' — depending on the characters — crisp and classic, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AHN').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Anh — unisex; routes layered

Variations

AngAnhh

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anh mean?

Anh is Vietnamese, variously 'hero; brave' and 'bright; a flower', depending on the characters; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Anh?

It's said AHN /ˈɑn/ — one syllable.

Is Anh a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Anh?

Anh is a rare name in the U.S.

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