Will my child share the name Anil with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Anil per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Anil in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Anil becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Anil has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 640 places in the last five years. Its peak was #554 in 1998. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Anil a good choice for a distinctive name?

Anil 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.

Is Anil a popular baby name in the United States?

Anil does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4002

Anil

Anil is a distinctive choice, ranked #4002 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Anil in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

#4002

About the Name Anil

Anil has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 640 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #554 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Anil is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.