Anay
Anay is a boy's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
One who has no leader, supreme, or another epithet for Lord Ganesha.
Origin and history
Anay is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin that is often used in modern India and among the Indian diaspora. It is frequently associated with Lord Ganesha or Vishnu, meaning 'leaderless' or 'one who has no superior'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare but steadily used name that has gained modest visibility in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,287 babies in the United States have been named Anay since 1880. It ranks #3417 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1666.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.2 %)
- NJ (21.6 %)
- TX (13.6 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- MA (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 236 |
| 2010-2019 | 790 |
| 2020-2029 | 261 |
Fun facts
- The name is derived from Sanskrit elements indicating someone who has no master or superior above them.
- While historically uncommon in the Western world, Anay has seen increased usage in the U.S. since the 2000s.