Anaya
Anaya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Grace, care, or divine protection.
Origin and history
Anaya is a feminine name with roots in Sanskrit and Arabic, widely interpreted to mean 'grace', 'care', or 'protection'. It has seen a steady rise in usage in the United States since the late 1990s as a melodic, cross-cultural choice. Its soft vowel endings make it fit seamlessly alongside modern U.S. naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
17,997 babies in the United States have been named Anaya since 1880. It ranks #1134 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #386.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.4 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- NJ (5.1 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 542 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,392 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,186 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,822 |
Fun facts
- Anaya is valued in multiple linguistic traditions, sharing roots with Sanskrit terms for 'grace' and Arabic terms for 'protection' or 'concern'.
- The name entered the U.S. top 1000 for girls in the early 2000s and has maintained a consistent presence in modern U.S. birth registries.