Ananias Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-nuh-NY-uhs / əˌnænaɪˈəsHebrew; Greek
Meaning
Hebrew: 'Yahweh has given'; Greek: 'gift of God'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ananias is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with biblical figures. In the New Testament, Ananias is known for his role in the story of the Apostle Paul. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen periods of popularity, particularly in religious contexts. It has also been adopted in different forms across languages.
Trend Summary
The name Ananias has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in interest due to its biblical roots.
Similar Names
Variants
- Anania
- Ananiasz
International Variants
- Ananias (Latin)
- Ananías (Spanish)
Famous people named Ananias
Ananias of Damascus was a Christian disciple mentioned in the New Testament, known for restoring the sight of Saul of Tarsus.
Ananias ben Nebadiah was a Jewish scholar in the 2nd century, noted for his contributions to Jewish law.
Fictional characters named Ananias
Ananias is a character in the biblical story of Ananias and Sapphira, known for their deceit.
Ananias appears in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Revelations' as a historical figure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ananias was first seen in the United States in 1883. Ananias has ranked as high as #1312 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Ananias has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ananias (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 7 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 48 |