Rising since 2000, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Anara since 1993
Babies named Anara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 211 |
| 2020s | 141 |
Meaning & origin
Anara is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1993, with its highest rank of 4,172 achieved in 2025. With a rarity of 1 in 47,273 births, it remains an uncommon choice. The name has been steadily rising in popularity since 2000, reflecting a trend toward melodic, vowel-heavy names ending in 'a'. Anara's top state is California, aligning with the state's high rate of new and creative coinages. While its etymology is uncertain, the name carries a soft, feminine sound that fits well with contemporary naming preferences.
Anara is likely a modern coinage in the United States, first recorded in 1993. It may be inspired by the Kazakh name Anara, derived from the Persian word for pomegranate (anar), a fruit symbolizing fertility and abundance in Central Asian cultures. Alternatively, it could be an elaboration of the classic name Anna with the popular -ara suffix seen in names like Tamara or Zara.
Where Anara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Ara, Nara
Sibling names for Anara
Names that share Anara's style, for a brother or sister.
