Anya
Anya is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Grace or favor.
Origin and history
Anya is a diminutive of Anna, derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning grace or favor. It is also used independently in various cultures, including in Sanskrit where it means different or another. In the United States, Anya has seen steady growth as a stylish, international choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
20,561 babies in the United States have been named Anya since 1880. It ranks #1046 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #458.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.5 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- PA (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 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 34 |
| 1960-1970 | 232 |
| 1970-1980 | 522 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,328 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,495 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,877 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,089 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,974 |
Famous people named Anya
- Anya Taylor-Joy: Actress
- Anya Major: Model, Actress
Fun facts
- Anya originated as an affectionate Russian short form for Anna before becoming popular as an independent name worldwide.
- In Sanskrit, Anya is a distinct word meaning 'different', 'other', or 'inexhaustible'.
- The name experienced a notable rise in U.S. popularity following the late 1990s release of the animated film Anastasia.