Name meaning & stats
Anil
Anil. 1,160 US babies since 1940, peak 1989. Notable Anils are 1.2× over-represented as doctors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1989
1,160 US babies were named Anil between 1940 and 2025.
Where Anils end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Judge | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
| Doctor | 1.2× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are doctors, Anils show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 60% of Anils use it
- Anil 60%
- Aniel 23%
- Anuel 17%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1989)