Anir

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-NEER /əˈnɪr/Medium

Meaning: Modern name, variously glossed 'unbounded, limitless' (Sanskrit a-, 'not', plus nir) or linked to Arabic 'light'; the gloss variesLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Anir is often glossed 'unbounded' or 'light'. A sleek, contemporary name, cool and warm.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Arabic

MeaningModern name, variously glossed 'unbounded, limitless' (Sanskrit a-, 'not', plus nir) or linked to Arabic 'light'; the gloss varies

U.S. rank (2025)#5875 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 137

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

Anir is a modern name — variously glossed 'unbounded, limitless' (linked to Sanskrit roots) or to Arabic words for 'light' (the precise meaning varies and is layered, which we flag honestly). A sleek, crisp, contemporary name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, unbounded-or-light at the (glossed) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Anir is a modern name, variously glossed 'unbounded, limitless' (from Sanskrit elements) or linked to Arabic 'light' (the gloss varies, which we note) — sleek and contemporary.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Anir — gloss varies

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anir mean?

Anir is a modern name, variously glossed 'unbounded' or 'light'; the gloss varies, which we note.

How do you pronounce Anir?

It's said ə-NEER /əˈnɪr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anir a boy or girl name?

Anir is a boy's name.

How popular is Anir?

Anir is a rare name in the U.S.