Air, wind, or spirit
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Anila', which refers to the wind or the air. In Hindu mythology, Anila is one of the Vasus, the attendant deities of Indra, and represents the element of wind. It is often chosen for its airy, ethereal quality and spiritual significance.
Less common today
Anila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,908 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
