Rising since 1987, #375 for girls today.
Popularity of Anya since 1943
Babies named Anya per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Anya's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 232 |
| 1970s | 522 |
| 1980s | 1,328 |
| 1990s | 1,495 |
| 2000s | 6,877 |
| 2010s | 6,089 |
| 2020s | 3,974 |
Meaning & origin
Anya, a Russian diminutive of Anna, carries the meaning of 'grace' from its Hebrew root Hannah. First recorded in the U.S. in 1943, it remained rare for decades but began a steady climb starting in 1987. By 2025, Anya reached rank 375, with a 1-in-1958 birth rate, and its peak year is 2025 itself, suggesting continued growth. The name is especially favored in Alaska, Arizona, and Nevada. Its cross-cultural appeal combines Slavic charm with a familiar yet distinctive sound, making it a rising choice for parents seeking a name that is both classic and modern.
Anya is a Russian diminutive of Anna, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Hannah (Channah), meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name has been used in Russia and other Slavic countries as an affectionate form, and gained wider international recognition in the late 20th century, particularly through literature and film.
Where Anya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Anya” around the world
Where Anya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
185
babies in 2024
Ireland
8
babies in 2025
New Zealand
21
babies in 2025
Quebec
39
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Anya
Names that share Anya's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Mila, Sofia, Nadia, Lena, Zoya, Alena, Alita, Carina, Daria, Dasha, Endia, Ivanna, Karina, Karis, Maya, Mischa, Nila, Sasha, Sonia, Tania, Tanya, Yuri, Anel, Arika, Asya, Darya, Ilah, Ivanka, Kalina, Kamilla, Katya, Keya, Kiona, Larisa, Nadya, Neena, Niah, Nika, Ranee, Samya, Sanya, Siya, Taina, Tamira, Taniya, Vania, Vanya, Aasha, Aija, Akiya, Anetra, Arina, Artha, Darina, Dima, Halina, Iya, Jalesa, Jasia, Jenia, Karyna, Khara, Manya, Masha, Nadja, Naira, Nastassia, Pria, Risha, Saachi, Sharma, Solomia, Sonjia, Stasha, Tatia, Teonna, Vaani, Zarya, Zlata, Adonia, Aleera, Atasha, Dariya, Deetya, Deeya, Deva, Hena, Ilina, Juliya, Kalyna, Katori, Lailoni, Leaira, Matasha, Minka, Mirra, Mishka, Nasha, Neeka, Nica, Ninel, Nysha, Olia, Onica, Reeya, Shila, Sofya, Soniya, Surina, Tannya, Thara, Zasha, Zira, Antia, Solai, Ahnya, Ajna, Ardra, Aunya, Ayomi, Chamika, Cyenna, Gelena, Jasha, Kashi, Kasmira, Katiya, Katria, Lada, Larrisa, Lidiya, Maiza, Natash, Natsha, Navani, Neera, Neesa, Niza, Nyonna, Piya, Rasa, Raysa, Sashia, Sausha, Senya, Shresta, Sunya, Taara, Taisa, Yaritsa, Yasha, Zhana, Zlaty
Brothers: Misha, Alexei, Dmitri, Ivan, Nikolai, Jai, Rohan, Taj, Tavares, Alek, Dev, Riaan, Sacha, Stevan, Adrik, Alik, Amay, Dasan, Illya, Ilya, Kaz, Manu, Miron, Shah, Tajh, Aum, Czar, Jivan, Khani, Kiron, Lazlo, Michai, Nivan, Romir, Soma, Kazmir, Ilyan, Mathan, Parv, Savan
Names like Anya
Names whose popularity has moved with Anya's over the last 50 years.
