Rising since 2002, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Anala since 2002
Babies named Anala per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 174 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Anala is a rare Sanskrit-derived name first recorded in the United States in 2002, and its popularity has been steadily rising since. As of 2025, it ranks 10,917, with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 200,908 births. The name reached its peak rank in 2013, and while it remains uncommon, its trajectory shows increasing usage over the past two decades. The name has not appeared among the top names in any state, reflecting its rarity nationwide. Its mythological roots in Hindu tradition give it a distinctive spiritual resonance, appealing to parents seeking a name with deep cultural and historical significance.
Anala is a name of Sanskrit origin, appearing in Hindu mythology as a name for the god Agni, the deity of fire. It is also the name of one of the 12 Adityas, solar deities. The root anala can mean both 'fire' and 'wind' in Sanskrit, and the name has been used in modern times, particularly in India and among the Indian diaspora. Its usage in the United States is recent, first recorded in 2002.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Nala
Variants: Analah, Annala
Sibling names for Anala
Names that share Anala's style, for a brother or sister.
