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Annya

AHN-ya · Likely a variant of Anya, a Russian diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

2025 rank (girls)
#1,125
Babies named in 2025
208
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 7,727 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1998

Rising since 1998, #1,125 for girls today.

Popularity of Annya since 1985

Babies named Annya per year in U.S. Social Security records.

691392081990200020102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s10
1990s10
2000s91
2010s72
2020s475

Meaning & origin

Annya is a modern English respelling of the Russian diminutive Anya, which derives from Anna, itself from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'. The name Annya first appeared in U.S. records in 1985 and has been steadily rising in usage since 1998. As of 2025, it ranks #1125, with 1 in 7,727 baby girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, reflecting continued growth. The name is most common in states like Arizona, Colorado, and Oregon. Annya offers a distinct spelling of a familiar cross-cultural favorite, balancing tradition with a unique feel.

Annya is a modern English respelling of Anya, a Russian diminutive of Anna. Anna itself comes from the Hebrew name Hannah (חַנָּה), meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century as a given name in its own right.

Where Annya is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

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Annya” around the world

Where Annya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ann, Annie, Nya

Variants: Anya, Anja, Ania, Annja

Sibling names for Annya

Names that share Annya's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Sofia, Lena, Katya, Elena

Brothers: Mikhail, Leo, Dmitri, Nico, Ivan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Annya mean?
Annya is a variant of Anya, which is a Russian diminutive of Anna, ultimately from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
How popular is the name Annya currently?
In 2025, Annya ranked #1125 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 7,727 baby girls given the name that year.
Is Annya a boy or girl name?
Annya is overwhelmingly used as a girl's name.