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Anjali

Girl name · Indian

Meaningoffering with joined hands · Sanskrit

Anjali is an Indian girl name meaning “offering with joined hands”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Anjali and you get Jalani. Same letters, different name.
  • Hidden namesLook closely: Anjali has the name Ali hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Anjali would score 13 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationAnjali peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Anjali you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Anjali would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 24,752 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryAnjali first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1964–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Anjali

Anjali is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “offering with joined hands”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2000s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Anjali

What does the name Anjali mean?

Anjali means “offering with joined hands” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Anjali?

Anjali is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Anjali a boy or girl name?

Anjali is a girl name. In 2025, 65 US girls were named Anjali.

How popular is the name Anjali?

Anjali ranked #2,645 for US girls in 2025, given to 65 babies. Its best year was 2000, when it reached #933. Over the last five years it has slipped 489 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Anjali?

Anjali is an Indian girl name meaning “offering with joined hands”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.