Anum

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 607 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#13590 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Anum is a two-syllable girl's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With 607 recorded U.S. births since 1988, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.

In the most recent SSA release, Anum ranks #13590 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Anum is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'blessing of God' or 'God's gift,' widely used in Pakistan and South Asian Muslim communities. It is derived from the concept of divine blessing and grace bestowed upon the faithful.

Soft and serene, Anum is a name that functions as a daily prayer — a reminder that this child is, in every sense, a gift.

EtymologyShow more

Anum is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.

In the U.S., Anum has been recorded as a girl's name since 1988, with 607 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

607

Total births

Since 1988

1992

Peak

32 births

1988

First recorded

37 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Anum was #9969 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #13590, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1988Peak: 1992 (32 births)Current: #13590

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Anum
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	31	#11598	▼
2010s	165	#7416	▲
2000s	147	#8048	▼
1990s	222	#4734	▲
1980s	42	#4380	—

The Story of Anum

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1992, Anum is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Anum are most likely born between 1988 and 2002.

How rare is Anum?

Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Anum — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 1990s with 222 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Anum by the numbers

Would fill 13 school buses
Meeting one Anum per day would take 1.7 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(36 years, 1988–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Anum
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#13590	-3 (-33.3%)
2023	9	#10386	+1 (12.5%)
2021	8	#11233	0
2020	8	#11184	-7 (-46.7%)
2019	15	#7387	-2 (-11.8%)
2018	17	#6827	+7 (70.0%)
2017	10	#10027	-1 (-9.1%)
2016	11	#9476	-8 (-42.1%)
2015	19	#6488	+5 (35.7%)
2014	14	#8090	-4 (-22.2%)
2013	18	#6754	-1 (-5.3%)
2012	19	#6612	+1 (5.6%)
2011	18	#6882	-6 (-25.0%)
2010	24	#5620	+5 (26.3%)
2009	19	#6840	-5 (-20.8%)
2008	24	#5773	+10 (71.4%)
2007	14	#8575	+3 (27.3%)
2006	11	#9970	-2 (-15.4%)
2005	13	#8378	+3 (30.0%)
2004	10	#9969	-9 (-47.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anum a boy's or girl's name?

Anum is primarily a girl's name.

When was Anum most popular?

Anum reached its peak popularity in 1992 with 32 births that year. It is currently ranked #13590 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Anum?

Anum is currently ranked #13590 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 607 babies since 1988.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024