Grass or a beautiful mountain peak
In Berber (Amazigh) culture, Anir is a name traditionally associated with beauty and light, often referring to a specific type of grass or a mountain peak. It is also interpreted in some North African dialects as meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of light.' The name is rare in the United States but holds significant cultural heritage in Morocco and Algeria.
Less common today
Anir isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,682 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series 'The Chronicles of Elantra' · The Chronicles of Elantra
Professional Algerian footballer
