Declining since 2016, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Anina since 1957
Babies named Anina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 168 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Anina is a rare and delicate name, likely a variation of Anna or a Swiss diminutive. First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1957, it reached its peak popularity in 2017, though it has never been common. In 2025, it ranked 8,362nd, given to approximately 1 in every 133,939 baby girls. Its usage has been declining since 2016, making it an uncommon but recognizable choice. The name's connections to the Hebrew root for 'grace' and its use in German-speaking regions give it a gentle, international feel.
Anina is likely a diminutive or variant of Anna, which comes from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The name is also used in German-speaking countries, particularly Switzerland, often as a shortened form of Annina. In Switzerland, Anina is also the name of a village, contributing to its usage as a given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ana, Nina, Ani
Variants: Annina, Anena
Sibling names for Anina
Names that share Anina's style, for a brother or sister.
