Boy Name

Anil

"Sanskrit name meaning 'blue' or referring to the indigo plant. Associated with the sky and spirituality."

Ranked #9938 for boys

About the Name Anil

Meaning

Sanskrit name meaning 'blue' or referring to the indigo plant. Associated with the sky and spirituality.

Origin

Sanskrit

Gender

Boy

First Letter

A

Boy Rank

#9938

Anil is a boy name of Sanskrit origin. The name means "Sanskrit name meaning 'blue' or referring to the indigo plant. Associated with the sky and spirituality." and Currently ranked #9938 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with A or explore other Sanskrit names.

Popularity Over Time

#9
1950
#86
1960
#276
1970
#334
1980
#260
1990
#133
2000
#55
2010
#7
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Anil

  • AK Anil Kapoor (Bollywood actor)
  • AK Anil Kumble (cricket player)

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