Anyi

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How to Pronounce Anyi

Pronounced AHN-yee /ˈɑn.ji/Medium

Meaning: From Chinese an yi, 'peace and tranquility; contentment' (an, 'peace', plus yi); also an Igbo name (Anyi, 'us/we; a community'); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Peace; tranquility: Anyi is Chinese for 'peace and tranquility'. Soft, serene, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'AHN-yee').

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Origin LowChinese, Igbo

MeaningFrom Chinese an yi, 'peace and tranquility; contentment' (an, 'peace', plus yi); also an Igbo name (Anyi, 'us/we; a community'); here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#11031 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 149

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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

Anyi has layered roots: in Chinese, an yi, 'peace and tranquility; ease, contentment' (an, 'peace', plus yi) — and in Igbo (Nigeria), 'us; we; a community' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, serene, cross-cultural name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Ani).

In the U.S. it appears in Chinese and Nigerian families. Rare, peace-or-community at the (likely) root, and serene.

Did you know? Anyi can mean 'peace and tranquility; contentment' in Chinese (an, 'peace') — and is also an Igbo word, 'us; we; a community' — a soft, serene name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AHN-yee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Anyi — routes layered

Variations

AnyiiAnhyi

Nicknames

Ani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anyi mean?

Anyi is Chinese for 'peace and tranquility'; it is also an Igbo word, 'us; a community'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Anyi?

It's said AHN-yee /ˈɑn.ji/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anyi a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Anyi?

Anyi is a rare name in the U.S.