Anjali

Meaning of Anjali

The name Anjali means "divine offering" or "salutation." It refers to the gesture of pressing palms together in prayer or greeting.

Anjali has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Anjali

After ranking as high as #934 in 2000, Anjali has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Anjali

• Anjali Sud
  CEO of Vimeo
• Anjali Rao
  International journalist and TV presenter
• Anjali Devi
  Legendary Indian film actress
• Anjali Lama
  Pioneering transgender supermodel
• Anjali Tatrari
  Indian television actress

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Questions about the name Anjali

What does the name Anjali mean?

Anjali means the name anjali means "divine offering" or "salutation." it refers to the gesture of pressing palms together in prayer or greeting, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

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

Anjali is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Anjali?

Anjali did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Anjali most popular?

Anjali peaked at #934 in 2000.