Anamaria
Anamaria is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Grace and beloved, or favor and star of the sea.
Origin and history
Anamaria is a compound name combining Ana (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning grace or favor) and Maria (of Hebrew/Aramaic origin, meaning beloved or wished-for child). It is widely used in Latin American, Romance, and Eastern European cultures. In the United States, it remains a steadily used, moderately uncommon classic compound name.
Popularity in the United States
3,225 babies in the United States have been named Anamaria since 1880. It ranks #3131 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.8 %)
- TX (16.1 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- IL (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 18 |
| 1950-1960 | 53 |
| 1960-1970 | 204 |
| 1970-1980 | 292 |
| 1980-1990 | 476 |
| 1990-2000 | 665 |
| 2000-2010 | 776 |
| 2010-2019 | 499 |
| 2020-2029 | 237 |
Famous people named Anamaria
- Anamaria Marinca: Actress
Nicknames
Ana, Anita, Ria
Fun facts
- The name merges the traditional names associated with the Virgin Mary and her mother, Saint Anne.
- It appears frequently both as a single word (Anamaria) and as a hyphenated or two-word compound (Ana Maria).