Anahli is of Hebrew origin and means 'God answers'. It is often misspelled as Annali or Analeigh, but it maintains its unique pronunciation, /əˈnɑːhlee/. This name gained popularity in the late 20th century, likely influenced by celebrities like actress Analeigh Tipton. It offers a modern twist on traditional Hebrew names while retaining a classic essence.
The name Anahli experienced a notable increase in popularity between the years 2010 and 2015, with a consistent number of births around six per year up until 2014 (6 in 2008, 6 in 2011, and 6 in 2012). However, there was a significant rise in popularity during these five years, reaching double digits for the first time in 2010 with ten births. This high number persisted through 2015 with eleven births recorded that year. After 2015, the popularity of Anahli seemed to stabilize at around seven births per year until 2023, with a total of ninety-nine births over the fifteen-year period analyzed.