Anari is a modern American name of uncertain origin, usually understood as a fresh twist on Amari and Anaya; some parents also connect it to the Hindi anari, a playful word for an "innocent" or inexperienced person. In the United States Anari ranked number 9215 in 2000, moved up through the 2010s and reached number 2100 among girls' names in 2025, its best position so far.