Gender: Male
Origin: Sanskrit
Meaning: Purest, Wind, God of Wind, Lord Hanuman, God of wind
Pronunciation: uh-neel, əˈniːl, AE N AH L
Popularity Rank: #902
The name Anil is of Sanskrit origin and means 'wind' or 'air'. It is a popular name in India and other South Asian countries. Anil is also associated with the Hindu god of wind, Vayu.
The name Anil is of Sanskrit origin and means Purest, Wind, God of Wind, Lord Hanuman, God of wind, Brilliant, Shining. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Anil is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-neel
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): əˈniːl
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE N AH L
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Anil is recorded 69,830 times globally, ranking it as the 902th most common name worldwide.
Anil is most prevalent in India, with 22,217 occurrences, making it the 14th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Anil is found among 1 in every 39 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #14 | 1 : 39 |
| Saudi Arabia | #226 | 1 : 243 |
| United Arab Emirates | #39 | 1 : 109 |
| Oman | #37 | 1 : 98 |
| Qatar | #29 | 1 : 133 |
| Kuwait | #62 | 1 : 189 |
| United States of America | #1,420 | 1 : 659 |
| Bahrain | #49 | 1 : 170 |
| Turkey | #1,320 | 1 : 662 |
| United Kingdom | #957 | 1 : 429 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Anil from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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