Anahita is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Anahita in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3319
About the Name Anahita
Anahita has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 450 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #2464 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1998.
Anahita is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Anahita
Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Anahita per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anahita in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Anahita has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 450 places in the last five years. Its peak was #2464 in 2014. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Anahita is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
7
UK babies named Anahita (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 450 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Anahita
Likely around 1 other Anahita in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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