Ana Girl

Popularity: #233 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-nah /ˈɑː.nə/

Origin: Hebrew; Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Hebrew: Grace; Spanish: Favor; Portuguese: Grace

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ana has its roots in the Hebrew name Channah, meaning "grace" or "favor." This name was transliterated into Greek as Anna and subsequently into Latin, maintaining its form as Anna. The name entered the English language through Old French, where it was adopted as Anne, which is a variant of Ana.

The evolution of the name reflects a journey through various cultures and languages, illustrating its enduring appeal across different societies. Historically, the name Ana has been associated with several significant figures.

In the Christian tradition, Anna is recognized as the mother of the Virgin Mary, making her a prominent figure in biblical narratives. This association is particularly notable in the New Testament, where she is mentioned in the context of the Nativity story.

The name has also been borne by various saints throughout the centuries, contributing to its religious significance. The name Anna appears in early Christian texts and was popularized in the Middle Ages, especially in Europe, where it was often used in various forms, including Ana, Anne, and Ann.

Culturally, the name Ana has resonated through literature, art, and religious contexts. It symbolizes grace and favor, qualities that have made it a cherished name in many cultures.

The name has been celebrated in various artistic works, including literature and music, further embedding it in cultural consciousness. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Annie or Anya have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance in different linguistic and cultural contexts.

Overall, Ana's historical and cultural significance underscores its lasting legacy across time and geography.

Famous people named Ana

In this section, you will find notable people named Ana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Ana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Ana who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Ana de Armas is an actress best known for Knives Out, Blade Runner 2049, and No Time to Die.

Ana Ivanovic is a retired professional tennis player best known for winning the French Open and reaching the world No. 1 ranking.

Ana Gasteyer is an actress and comedian best known for Saturday Night Live, Mean Girls, and Suburgatory.

Ana Mendieta was an artist best known for her earth-body works and feminist art.

Fictional characters named Ana

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Ana is a fictional character from the animated film Frozen. She is the optimistic and adventurous sister of Elsa, the Snow Queen.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Ana, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Ana. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ana was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Ana has ranked as high as #245 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Ana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Ana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ana.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,276 0 1,276
2024 1,504 0 1,504
2023 1,341 5 1,336
2022 1,403 0 1,403
2021 1,282 0 1,282
2020 1,238 0 1,238
2019 1,401 6 1,395
2018 1,449 0 1,449
2017 1,457 0 1,457
2016 1,436 0 1,436
2015 1,548 0 1,548
2014 1,538 0 1,538
2013 1,349 0 1,349
2012 1,462 0 1,462
2011 1,334 0 1,334
2010 1,575 0 1,575
2009 1,833 7 1,826
2008 1,961 6 1,955
2007 2,228 0 2,228
2006 2,420 6 2,414
2005 2,365 11 2,354
2004 2,355 7 2,348
2003 2,595 0 2,595
2002 2,545 8 2,537
2001 2,529 11 2,518
2000 2,436 8 2,428
1999 2,119 6 2,113
1998 2,273 8 2,265
1997 2,330 12 2,318
1996 2,319 12 2,307
1995 2,381 14 2,367
1994 2,226 15 2,211
1993 2,392 26 2,366
1992 2,350 22 2,328
1991 2,672 20 2,652
1990 2,653 39 2,614
1989 2,305 29 2,276
1988 1,687 22 1,665
1987 1,660 13 1,647
1986 1,662 21 1,641
1985 1,492 22 1,470
1984 1,406 15 1,391
1983 1,332 23 1,309
1982 1,381 16 1,365
1981 1,455 14 1,441
1980 1,340 15 1,325
1979 1,149 9 1,140
1978 1,155 16 1,139
1977 1,149 12 1,137
1976 1,175 10 1,165
1975 1,172 15 1,157
1974 1,187 8 1,179
1973 1,110 13 1,097
1972 1,095 9 1,086
1971 1,075 6 1,069
1970 1,059 11 1,048
1969 970 9 961
1968 931 8 923
1967 847 0 847
1966 820 0 820
1965 812 0 812
1964 764 6 758
1963 775 6 769
1962 686 0 686
1961 649 0 649
1960 619 0 619
1959 585 6 579
1958 539 0 539
1957 485 6 479
1956 469 0 469
1955 387 0 387
1954 387 0 387
1953 321 0 321
1952 288 0 288
1951 258 0 258
1950 223 0 223
1949 235 0 235
1948 233 7 226
1947 166 0 166
1946 135 0 135
1945 121 0 121
1944 114 0 114
1943 108 0 108
1942 88 0 88
1941 78 0 78
1940 67 0 67
1939 70 0 70
1938 79 0 79
1937 63 0 63
1936 80 0 80
1935 78 0 78
1934 84 0 84
1933 59 0 59
1932 67 0 67
1931 73 0 73
1930 104 5 99
1929 83 0 83
1928 82 0 82
1927 89 0 89
1926 71 0 71
1925 60 0 60
1924 61 0 61
1923 64 0 64
1922 67 0 67
1921 67 0 67
1920 66 0 66
1919 58 0 58
1918 57 0 57
1917 51 0 51
1916 34 0 34
1915 43 0 43
1914 32 0 32
1913 23 0 23
1912 24 0 24
1911 34 0 34
1910 11 0 11
1909 13 0 13
1908 15 0 15
1907 21 0 21
1906 18 0 18
1905 26 0 26
1904 9 0 9
1903 15 0 15
1902 16 0 16
1901 6 0 6
1900 18 0 18
1899 13 0 13
1898 16 0 16
1897 8 0 8
1896 12 0 12
1895 10 0 10
1894 10 0 10
1893 10 0 10
1892 7 0 7
1891 8 0 8
1890 16 0 16
1889 9 0 9
1888 12 0 12
1886 10 0 10
1885 6 0 6
1884 13 0 13
1883 7 0 7
1882 7 0 7
1881 9 0 9
1880 5 0 5

Top States for Ana (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 320
22%
CA 218
15%
FL 129
9%
NY 75
5%
AZ 72
5%
NC 41
3%
VA 40
3%
NJ 37
3%
AL 36
2%
GA 35
2%
IL 33
2%
WA 33
2%
TN 31
2%
CO 27
2%
PA 25
2%
MA 25
2%
OH 24
2%
SC 20
1%
IN 19
1%
MD 19
1%
MN 19
1%
OK 15
1%
OR 14
1%
KY 14
1%
LA 14
1%
UT 14
1%
KS 13
1%
NE 13
1%
MI 12
1%
NV 12
1%
MO 11
1%
MS 11
1%
WI 11
1%
CT 11
1%
AR 11
1%
DC 6
0%
NM 6
0%
ID 6
0%
IA 5
0%