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Anni

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Pronounced AN-ee /ˈæn.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Anna/Anne — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour'Low

In 30 seconds: Grace; favour: Anni is a pet form of Anna. Sweet, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA pet form of Anna/Anne — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour'

U.S. rank (2024)#8461 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 607

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

Anni is a pet form of Anna/Anne — from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour'. A sweet, classic name common in German and Finnish families (said 'AN-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a pet form of Anna. Rare, grace at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Anna/Anne comes from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favour' — Anni is a sweet German/Finnish pet form, classic and warm (said 'AN-ee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Anna — pet form

Variations

AnnieAnnyAnne

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Annie— a kin spelling

Anna— the source name

Hanni— a sound-neighbor -anni girls' name

Gianni— another Hebrew name

Danni— echoes that soft -ni sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anni mean?

Anni is a pet form of Anna/Anne — Hebrew 'grace; favour'.

How do you pronounce Anni?

It's said AN-ee /ˈæn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anni a boy or girl name?

Anni is a girl's name.

How popular is Anni?

Anni is a very rare spelling in the U.S.