Anjali
Anjali is a girls' name of Hindi origin meaning “offering, tribute, salutation with joined hands.”
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how do you pronounce Anjali?
AHN-jah-lee
more about Anjali
Anjali refers to the gesture of joined palms held near the heart — the namaste mudra — used in prayer, greeting, and reverence throughout South Asia. As a name, it embodies devotion, respect, and the sacred act of offering oneself or one's gifts with humility and grace.
how popular is this name?
Anjali has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 5 years since 2000, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #933 in 2000, and ranked #965 in 2005.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2005 | #965 |
| 2003 | #1000 |
| 2002 | #939 |
| 2001 | #970 |
| 2000 | #933 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Anjali fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Anjali?
- Anjali (iconic character from the Bollywood film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai)
- Anjali Bhagwat (Indian Olympic shooter)
what are the nicknames and variants of Anjali?
Nicknames
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quick answers about Anjali
What does the name Anjali mean?
Anjali means “offering, tribute, salutation with joined hands”.
What is the origin of the name Anjali?
Anjali comes from the Hindi naming tradition.
How popular is the name Anjali?
Anjali ranked #965 in the US in 2005, according to Social Security data.
Is Anjali a boy or girl name?
Anjali is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Anjali?
Anjali is pronounced AHN-jah-lee, with 3 syllables.
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