| Meaning | grace, favor |
| Origin | Armenian, Hawaiian, Nigerian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | A-ni |
About Ani
Sweet, simple, and utterly charming—Ani encapsulates minimalist beauty in just three letters. This compact name packs surprising versatility, functioning equally well as a given name or nickname. Its brevity makes it easy for young children to learn and write, a practical consideration that doesn't sacrifice style. Ani possesses an international quality, recognizable across various cultures and languages without pronunciation difficulties. The name feels both vintage and contemporary, avoiding the trap of seeming dated or overly trendy. Despite its shortness, Ani carries weight and presence, proving that impact doesn't require length. For parents who appreciate understated elegance and names that won't be shortened or modified, Ani offers completeness in its simplicity.
Nicknames for Ani
| An |
| Annie |
| Nia |
| Nini |
Famous People Named Ani
| Ani DiFranco | American singer-songwriter and activist |
| Ani Lorak | Ukrainian pop singer |
| Ani Choying Drolma | Nepalese Buddhist nun and musician |
| Ani Pachen | Tibetan Buddhist nun and activist |
| Ani Gogova | Macedonian classical pianist |
| Ani Mkrtchyan | Armenian chess player |
| Ani Yudhoyono | Indonesian politician and author |
| Ani Mikaelyan | Armenian weightlifter |
| Ani Mijacika | Croatian tennis player |
| Ani Soulia | Greek politician and lawyer |
| Ani Salich | Bosnian actress |
| Ani Kavafian | American violinist |
| Ani Gyulamiryan | Armenian alpine skier |
| Ani Tsering Wangmo | Bhutanese politician |
| Ani Idrus | Indonesian badminton player |
| Ani Amatosero | Nigerian actress |
| Ani Amiraghyan | Armenian judoka |
| Ani Kyd | Australian actress and musician |
| Ani Agbabian | American nurse and nurse educator |
Characters Named Ani
| Ani Skywalker | Character in the Star Wars Expanded Universe |
| Ani Sinclair | Character in the novel "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See |
| Ani Achola | Character in the TV series "13 Reasons Why" |
| Ani Rusakov | Character in the TV series "Big Little Lies" |
| Ani Difranco | Character in the graphic novel "Sick" by Gabby Schulz |
| Ani Cordero | Character in the novel "American Spy" by Lauren Wilkinson |
| Ani Hopper | Character in the TV series "Everwood" |
| Ani Lee | Character in the book "Illuminae" by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff |
| Ani FaNelli | Main character in the novel "Luckiest Girl Alive" by Jessica Knoll |
| Ani Bezzerides | Character in the novel "Inherent Vice" by Thomas Pynchon |
| Ani Cobb | Character in the TV series "Eureka" |
| Ani Bergman | Character in the TV series "The Bridge" |
| Ani Zaferi | Character in the TV series "The Night Manager" |
| Ani Weinstein | Character in the novel "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles |
| Ani Kramer | Character in the TV series "Californication" |
| Ani Rosen | Character in the TV series "Transparent" |
| Ani Vedaldi | Character in the TV series "Strike Back" |