Rising since 2000, #3,379 for boys today.
Popularity of Anias since 1998
Babies named Anias per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 |
| 2000s | 14 | 99 |
| 2010s | 5 | 136 |
| 2020s | 7 | 155 |
Meaning & origin
Anias is a modern name first appearing in U.S. birth records in 2000, and by 2025 it had risen to rank 3,379 with approximately 1 in 50,238 boys receiving the name. Its rise in popularity is notable in California, which recorded the highest usage. The name's etymology is debated, with some seeing it as a creative variant of Anaïs or as a shortened form of Athanasios, but its concise, melodic sound has contributed to its increasing appeal. While still relatively rare, Anias represents a trend toward unique, modern coinages in American naming.
Anias is a modern American coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in the year 2000. Its exact derivation is uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of the name Anaïs, perhaps influenced by the Greek name Athanasios, meaning 'immortal,' or it could simply be a fashionable combination of sounds popular in the early 21st century. Its usage has been rising steadily since its first appearance, especially in California.
Where Anias is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Anias
Names that share Anias's style, for a brother or sister.
