Declining since 2017, #2,641 for boys today.
Popularity of Anay since 1984
Babies named Anay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 26 | 0 |
| 1990s | 218 | 0 |
| 2000s | 449 | 236 |
| 2010s | 75 | 790 |
| 2020s | 0 | 261 |
Meaning & origin
Anay entered U.S. baby name records in 2001 and rose to a peak rank of 2,641 in 2017 before beginning a gradual decline. As of 2025, it sits at the same rank with a 1-in-34,859 birth frequency. The name is unisex but has been used slightly more often for boys. Its top state is California, suggesting a possible cultural influence or modern coinage. The trajectory has been falling since 2017, indicating a waning but still present usage. While its etymology is uncertain, its sound aligns with contemporary naming trends favoring vowel-heavy, short names.
The name Anay first appeared in U.S. records in 2001. It may be a modern English respelling of the Spanish surname Anaya or a variant of Anais, a French diminutive of Anne. Alternatively, it could be an invented name formed from the popular sound pattern of vowels and 'n'. Its usage has been primarily in the United States, with California as the leading state.
Where Anay is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Anay” around the world
Where Anay lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Nay
Sibling names for Anay
Names that share Anay's style, for a brother or sister.
