How to say it
a · na · HI
ˌɑː.nɑːˈiː
Feminine
Anahi
From a Guarani legend
What it means
A South American name from a Guarani legend, linked to the red ceibo flower.
Anahi comes from a Guarani legend of a brave young woman whose spirit became the red ceibo blossom, the national flower of Argentina. The name is beloved across Latin America, given extra reach by Mexican singer and actress Anahí of the band RBD. It is usually written Anahí, with the stress on the final syllable. Said ah-nah-EE.
How to spell Anahi
The standard spelling is Anahi. Common variants include Anahí, Anahy, Annahi, but Anahi is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #290 in 2006, currently #482 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
Stress the end: ah-nah-EE.
- Pop culture
Mexican singer Anahí of RBD.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Anahi Mexican singer and actress, member of the pop group RBD
Spelling variants
- Anahí
- Anahy
- Annahi
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Common questions
- What does the name Anahi mean?
- A South American name from a Guarani legend, linked to the red ceibo flower.
- What does Anahi mean in Guarani?
- In Guarani, Anahi means "From a Guarani legend." Anahi comes from a Guarani legend of a brave young woman whose spirit became the red ceibo blossom, the national flower of Argentina. The name is beloved across Latin America, given extra reach by Mexican singer and actress Anahí of the band RBD. It is usually written Anahí, with the stress on the final syllable. Said ah-nah-EE.
- How do you pronounce Anahi?
- Anahi is pronounced ˌɑː.nɑːˈiː. Say it as a-na-HI, with the stress on the "hi" syllable.
- How do you spell Anahi?
- The standard spelling is Anahi. Common spelling variants include Anahí, Anahy, Annahi.
- Is Anahi a boy or girl name?
- Anahi is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Anahi?
- Anahi ranked #482 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.