Anaya Girl

Popularity: #363 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-NIE-ah / əˈnaɪə

Sanskrit; Arabic

Meaning

Sanskrit: caring; Arabic: protected

Historical & Cultural Background

Anaya is a name with roots in both Sanskrit and Arabic cultures. In Sanskrit, it is often associated with the concept of care and compassion. In Arabic, it conveys a sense of protection and safety. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in South Asia and among Muslim communities. It reflects a blend of cultural significance and modern appeal.

Trend Summary

Anaya has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

AlayaAnyaAaliyahAminaAnastasia

Variants

  • Anaiya
  • Anayah

International Variants

  • Anaya (Spanish)
  • Anaiya (Hindi)

Famous people named Anaya

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Fictional characters named Anaya

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Sibling Suggestions

AanyaAmayaAnikaAlinaAriaAva

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Anaya was first seen in the United States in 1978. Anaya has ranked as high as #700 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Anaya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Anaya (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 119
16%
TX 93
13%
NY 61
8%
FL 48
7%
NJ 33
5%
IL 31
4%
PA 25
3%
WA 25
3%
GA 21
3%
MD 21
3%
MA 20
3%
OH 19
3%
VA 18
2%
AZ 17
2%
TN 16
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19785
19798
19806
19817
19839
19855
19889
19896
19905
199114
199216
199320
199431
199520
199661
199784
1998104
1999187
2000243
2001328
2002379
2003519
2004567
2005635
2006642
2007694
2008728
2009657
2010625
2011622
2012648
2013641
2014741
2015789
2016837
2017768
2018736
2019779
2020809
2021756
2022769
2023789
2024782