Anjali
Anjali: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Anjali
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit अञ्जलि (añjali).
How popular is Anjali?
Since 1880, 5,822 girls in the U.S. have been named Anjali. Its highest rank for girls was #933 in 2000. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Anjali
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Anjali
Sister and brother names that share Anjali's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Anjali FAQ
What does the name Anjali mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit अञ्जलि (añjali).
What is the origin of the name Anjali?
Anjali is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Anjali?
Since 1880, 5,822 girls in the U.S. have been named Anjali. Its highest rank for girls was #933 in 2000. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Anjali a boy or girl name?
Anjali is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,822 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.