Girl
Anjali
divine offering, gift
About Anjali
Elegant and meaningful, Anjali brings cultural richness and sophisticated beauty to any naming choice. This name flows with graceful syllables that create natural musicality when spoken, making it aurally pleasing in any language context. Anjali carries an inherent dignity that suits formal occasions while remaining warm enough for everyday affection. The name's structure provides both substance and accessibility, being neither too short nor unnecessarily long. Its distinctive sound ensures memorability without requiring constant spelling or pronunciation corrections in diverse settings. Anjali works beautifully in multicultural environments, honoring heritage while integrating smoothly into various communities. Parents selecting this name often value cultural connections and appreciate names that carry depth beyond mere aesthetics. The name suggests intelligence, grace, and kindness—qualities that resonate across cultural boundaries. Anjali ages exceptionally well, maintaining appropriate gravitas from childhood through professional adulthood. Its relative uniqueness in many regions provides that desirable balance between distinctive and accessible that many parents seek.
Popularity of the Name Anjali
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #932 | #616 | #382 | #495 | |
| 2001 | #969 | #614 | #552 | ||
| 2002 | #939 | #607 | #588 | ||
| 2003 | #1000 | #677 | #665 | ||
| 2005 | #965 | #637 | #610 | ||
| 1997 | #939 | ||||
| 1998 | #748 | ||||
| 1999 | #446 | #637 | |||
| 2004 | #658 | #776 | |||
| 2006 | #602 | #906 | |||
| 2007 | #699 | #764 | |||
| 2008 | #672 | #835 | |||
| 2009 | #738 | #794 | |||
| 2010 | #744 | #964 | |||
| 2011 | #962 | #914 | |||
| 2012 | #872 | ||||
| 2025 | #864 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Anjali
Names Similar to Anjali
Nicknames for Anjali
- Anj
- Jali
- Angie
- Lia
Famous People Named Anjali
| Anjali Bhagwat | Indian sport shooter |
| Anjali Devi | Indian film actress |
| Anjali Tendulkar | Wife of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar |
| Anjali Menon | Indian film director and screenwriter |
| Anjali Gupta | Indian footballer |
| Anjali Ramkissoon | American doctor and social media personality |
| Anjali Mudra | Indian dancer and choreographer |
| Anjali Jay | British actress |
| Anjali Sud | CEO of Vimeo |
| Anjali Lama | Nepali transgender model |
| Anjali Chandrashekar | Indian-American poet and filmmaker |
| Anjali Nayar | Canadian filmmaker and journalist |
| Anjali World | American singer-songwriter |
| Anjali Pichai | Wife of Google CEO Sundar Pichai |
| Anjali Raghbeer | Indian music composer and singer |
| Anjali Sudhakar | Indian playback singer |
| Anjali Wadhwa | Indian boxer |
| Anjali Patil | politician - Indian politician and social worker |
| Anjali CBI | Indian Telugu-language crime thriller film character |
Characters Named Anjali
| Anjali Mehta | Character from the Indian TV show "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah" |
| Anjali Marathe | Character from the Indian TV show "Pavitra Rishta" |
| Anjali Ranadive | Character from the Indian TV show "Ye Hai Mohabbatein" |
| Anjali Mathur | Character from the Indian web series "Mirzapur" |
| Anjali Nayar | Character from the Indian film "Baazigar" |
| Anjali Chauhan | Character from the Bollywood film "Dil Se." |
| Anjali Singh | Character from the Indian film "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.." |
| Anjali CBI | Character from the Indian film "Anjali CBI" |
| Anjali Thapar | Character from the Bollywood film "Andaaz" |
| Anjali Dangle | Character from the Indian TV show "Mukti Bandhan" |
| Anjali Kulkarni | Character from the Marathi TV show "Ka Re Durava" |
| Anjali Saluja | Character from the Indian film "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" |
| Anjali Singh Rathore | Character from the Indian TV show "Nazar" |
| Anjali Purohit | Character from the Indian TV show "Kya Qusoor Hai Amala Ka?" |
| Anjali Thakur | Character from the Indian TV show "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain" |
| Anjali Deewan | Character from the Indian TV show "Ek Shringaar-Swabhiman" |
| Anjali Sharma | Character from the Bollywood film "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" |